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All About Whales A-B-C

Written By Arielle Murray

Illustrated By Arielle Murray

A a - Animals

    Whales are animals that live in the sea. 

There are 78 known species worldwide. 

B b- Blowholes

    All whales have blowholes that help them 

breath air. Some whales can hold their breath 

for over an hour before coming to the surface. 

C c- Cetaceans

    Whales are scientifically known as a part of 

the cetacean species. They have smooth bodies 

that help them swim very fast. 

D d- Dorsal Fin

The dorsal fin IS always in an upright position 

located on the top of the whale. Its purpose is to 

help the whale swim more effectively.

E e- Echolocation

Some whales use this hunting strategy to find food.   A group 

of clicking sounds is sent out and the whales listen if those 

sounds bounce off objects in order to find food. 

F f- Flippers

Flippers are the located on both sides of the 

whale. They are used to help the whale when 

swimming

G g- Ghost Shrimp

The ghost shrimp is the primary diet of gray 

whales. They are very small compared to the 

whale so they have to eat a lot shrimp every day. 

H h- Habitat

The habitat of whales constantly changes.   All whales 

have certain temperatures that they thrive in, when 

that temperature changes too much they migrate in 

order to find a new home. 

I i- International Whaling Commission

The International Whaling Commission protect all 

types of whales. They decrease the number of 

people that hunt whales commercially. 

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J j- J Pod

J-Pod is a specific group of whales that marine 

biologists studied. They kept track of their swimming 

patterns and interaction with other whales. 

K k- Krill

This small swimming creature is a major part of a 

whale’s diet. It is estimated that the humpback 

whales consumes several thousand pounds of krill 

per month. 

L l- Lunge Netting

Lunge netting is a type of feeding method used my 

humpback whales. The whale will lunge into a school 

of prey which caused the prey to be captured in 

small bubbles. 

M m- Mysticeti (baleen whales)    

Baleen whales have a comb-like “teeth” that filters 

what they eat.   They usually use a hunting 

technique called bottom feeding. 

N n- Niche 

A niche is the purpose of creatures in the animal 

kingdom.   All whales have a niche, but they are all 

different and have a different purpose in the sea. 

O o- Odontoceti (toothed whales)

Toothed whales, such as the orca, eat a variety of 

foods. Their diet includes fish, octopus, and even 

seabirds. 

P p- Pods

Some whales swim in groups called pods while 

contain family like bonds. They hardly separate and 

work together to find food. 

Q q- Quiet

Whales are very quiet when they swim. They glide 

through the water smoothly. 

R r- Reproduction    

All species have a specific season for mating. The 

gestation period ranges from nine to fifteen 

months. 

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