Blue whales reproduce via sexual meiosis. The male and female each produce haploid gametes. Male gametes are sperm, and the female gametes are eggs. … They fertilize internally, meaning sperm is deposited inside the female. What is an example of an oviparous? Examples of oviparous animals include frogs, snakes, lizards,Read More →
One reason could be that some whales follow schooling fish or other prey into shallow waters, which causes the whales to become disoriented, as a result of which they get stranded. Another reason could be panic from being trapped by a predator such as killer whales or sharks. What happenedRead More →
Polar bears have feasted on about 20 beluga whales that got stuck in ice near Sanikiluaq, Nunavut. … Kattuk says most of the dead whales were calves that had been pulled to the surface. “Some are still in the breathing hole but there was about 20 dead belugas on theRead More →
Just like any other animal, including humans, belugas do have the capability to get aggressive. This helps to defend themselves in the wild and also helps them catch their prey. Do beluga whales like being petted? Researchers who work with belugas say the whales enjoy human contact and that theRead More →
How to save a beached whale 1) Call for help. First, call for help straight away. … 2) Don’t put it back in the water. … 3) Keep it cool and wet. … 4) Do not cover its blowhole. … 5) Protect it from sunburn. … 6) Be calm andRead More →
This design, already visible on very early submarines, is called a “teardrop hull”, and was patterned after the bodies of whales. It significantly reduces the hydrodynamic drag on the sub when submerged, but decreases the sea-keeping capabilities and increases drag while surfaced. Why do submarines not have windows? Typically, submarinesRead More →