The evolution of whale anatomy Whales have inhabited the seas for approximately 34 million years. However, their ancestors once lived on land. These ancestors were four-legged mammals. They foraged in streams and hunted small prey in shallow waters. One early ancestor...
The Five Senses of a Blue Whale The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal known to have ever inhabited the Earth. Spanning up to 32 metres in length and weighing up to 200 tonnes, with a tongue comparative in weight to an elephant. The species...
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