Whales
Whales are large marine animals that are found in every ocean of the world. Whales do not have gills like other fishes. They have lungs and breathe when they come to the surface of the water through the blowhole located on top of their head.
Whales also produce milk to feed their young ones.
There are two kinds of whales, baleen and toothed whales. Baleen whales have large plates in their mouth, which they use to trap food. Toothed whales have sharp teeth, which they use to catch their prey.
A group of whales is called a pod. A baby whale is called a calf. Whales have a thick layer of fat on their body called blubber that keeps them warm in cold waters. A whale's lifespan is around 80 to 90 years on average. But some species live for over 100 years. Whales feed on ๐ฆ,octopuses ๐, shrimp ๐ค, mackerel and many other smaller marine creatures.
Whale habits:
1) Baleen whales swim with their mouths open. The plates in their mouths have bristles that help them trap food as they swim.
2) Some whale species like humpback whales migrate from one place to another during certain seasons of the year.
3) Many species of toothed whales travel in groups to protect themselves from predators and to search for food.
4) Whales produce a variety of sounds to communicate with each other, including whistles and clicks.
5) Certain whale species like blue whales ๐ณ and humpback ๐ whales, produce loud melodious sounds that resemble songs.
Types of whales:
Blue whale
Bow head whale
Sperm whale
Humpback whale
Did you know?
The blue whale is the largest animal known to have lived. It can grow to more than 100 feet in length and can weigh upto 2,00,000 kilograms!
