Whales
What is the largest animal that ever lived?
The blue whale - can weigh as much as 24 elephants. Can grow to 90 or more feet.
How do seals thermoregulate/stay warm against freezing temperatures?
Thick fur and blubber
What is a Leatherbacks favorite prey?
Jellyfish and salps
Why does their fur keep them warm?
It is dense. The fur is the densest of any animal on Earth
What do dolphins eat?
Fish & Squid
What is baleen?
Attached to the margin of the upper jaw and each composed of tightly packed fibers that are frayed on the edge.
orca and sharks
How long have sea turtles been on earth?
Since the time of the dinosaurs, roughly 110 million years ago.
While sleeping, how do sea otters not drift away from each other?
They often hold paws while snoozing
What makes a marine mammal?
has lungs, lives in or near water, relies on water for survival
What are the two main types of whales?
Toothed whales & Baleen whales
How long can a seal live?
up to 30 years
How heavy is a sea turtle? (between which two numbers)
70-1,500 pounds
How much must a sea otter consume daily?
Between 25-40% of its body weight.
What type of Shark is Jaws?
Great White Shark
What are some whales that have baleen?
Blue whales, humpback whales, & gray whales
2 hours
The green turtle
What is a group of sea otters resting together called?
a raft
Is a polar bear a marine mammal?
Yes!
What is the smallest whale in North American waters?
The minke whale
How deep can they dive?
1,000-1,300 feet
Leatherback, Loggerhead, Kemp's Ridley, Green, Olive Ridley, and Hawksbill.
Between 15-20 years
What school does Beth go to and what school is Bridget going to?
Roger Williams University and UMASS Amherst