What are 5 facts about the whale?
Top 10 facts about whales
- Whales are divided into two main groups.
- Humpback whales don’t eat for most of the year.
- All toothed whales have a ‘melon’ in their foreheads.
- Some whales bubble net feed.
- There used to be thousands of blue whales.
- Whales are often caught in nets.
What is a fun fact about whales?
Long-living Creatures Some species of whales are among the longest lived mammals. Scientists estimate bowhead whales (a baleen whale found in the Arctic) can live for more than 200 years, and killer whales (a toothed whale found in various habitats worldwide) can live for more than 100 years.
Do whales fall in love?
And now we know that the great whales of the world are capable of loving. A remarkable new study will reveal that whales – hunted for centuries by man, and lauded in ancient literature for their mystical qualities – have the ability to experience love and also deep-rooted emotional suffering.
How many hearts does a whale have?
Heart. Oxygen is pumped around its enormous body by an equally massive, four-chambered heart. Weighing some 900kg – and the size of a Mini car – the blue whale’s heart beats once every 10 seconds, pumping 220 litres of blood through its body, and beats so loudly it can be heard from 3km away through sonar equipment.
Can a man survive inside a whale?
As you have probably gathered by now, even though it is technically possible to survive being swallowed by a whale, it’s extremely unlikely. But luckily for us, whales are generally not that interested in humans. If you are going to worry about anything eating you in the water, it should probably be sharks.
Do whales like being pet?
“Whales don’t have teeth like humans do. They have baleen,” he explained. “But we do know they seem to enjoy being touched in the mouth. They initiate that and open their mouths for you.”
Do whales mate for life?
Whales are an extremely social and caring species that protect each other and nurtures their young; however, when it comes to having a lifelong mating partner, the short answer is, “no whales do not mate for life”.
How big is a whale brain?
Fun Facts. The sperm whale has the biggest brain of any animal species, weighing up to 20 pounds (7 to 9 kilograms). Larger brains don’t necessarily make a smarter mammal.