Whales, in general, are not capable of swallowing a human being and therefore will not eat you. However, there is a species of whales that does pose a legitimate challenge to that general theory: sperm whales. Has a whale ever killed a human? Killer whales (or orcas) are large, powerfulRead More →
As per the latest estimates given by Mumbai Police, 1 kg of ambergris is worth Rs 1 crore in the international market. The reason for its high cost is its use in the perfume market, especially to create fragrances like musk. It is believed to be in high demand inRead More →
As soon as you start enjoying the light, though, the whale’s digestive system will begin to move your body through its other stomachs. While going through the rest of the guts, more acids will break down more of your skin, organs, and muscle. Eventually, you’ll reach the anus, and yourRead More →
Despite the ban on hunting, blue whales face a number of threats, all of which are caused by humans. These threats include entanglement in fishing gear, collisions with ships, and habitat impacts including noise pollution. What are blue whales killed for? Blue whales were targeted for the rich rewards theirRead More →
Whales are mammals which means that, like humans and other land mammals, they have three inner ear bones and hair, they breathe air, and the females produce milk through mammary glands and suckle their young. Is a sea whale a mammal? Marine mammals are found in marine ecosystems around theRead More →
The biggest land creatures are believed to have been the dinosaurs—of them, the titanosaur (as their name suggests) is believed to be the largest. … The huge size of each suggests the dinosaur was a very large titanosaur—one that might be bigger than Argentinosaurus. Is the titanosaur the biggest dinosaur?Read More →