Why are Whales Mammals?
When you think of mammals, you probably only think of us humans and furry animals, but did you know that whales are also mammals and not fish?! So, what makes a mammal a mammal? Well mammals have five main characteristics. They have hair, breathe air, give birth to...
Deep Dive into the Whale Anatomy
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 the Blue whale
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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