1. A Cetacean is a
group of mammals that spend their entire lives in water, and there are
77 species of Cetaceans.
2. Killer whales get their
name because they are one of the top predators in the sea. They eat
fish, squid, seals, sea lions, penguins, even other whales.
3. Other
characteristics of mammals are that they have fur or body hair, and all
nourish their young with milk.
4. It takes 11 elephants to
equal the size of a humpback whale. A humpback whale weighs 45 tons.
5. There are Baleen whales
and Toothed whales. Three examples of Baleen whales would include
Humpback, Grey, and Fin whales. Three examples of Toothed whales would
include Killer, Sperm, and Minke whales.
6. The biggest whale is the
Blue whale, and it weighs 190 tons.
7. The average life
expectancy of a female killer whale is 50 years.
8. Whales communicate through
a complex sequence of low moans, high squeals and clicking noises.
9. Products that are made
from whales include cosmetics, shoe polish, margarine, transmission
fluid, perfume, soap, leather for golf bags, car wax, and cat food.
10. Whales hear through holes
behind their eyes.
