Appearance Flashcards
What is blue whales appearance
Blue whale is a marine mammal and the largest animal to ever exist. Their body is long and generally slender shaped. They are usually black, gray or white. Some types are bluish gray. A whale’s skin is smooth. A thick layer of fat, called blubber, beneath the skin protects the animal from cold water. Blue whales have small dorsal fins and a tail fluke that can be massive, reaching widths of up to 25 feet (7.6 meters).
What’s their lifestyle
Blue whales are found in all oceans except the Arctic. They generally migrate seasonally between summer feeding grounds and winter breeding grounds, but some evidence suggests that species in certain areas might not migrate at all.
Their family life
Blue whales typically lead solitary lives, and their interactions with other whales are often related to mating or parenting. Gestation takes from 10-12 months. The young are usually with their mother for about 6-7 months and the father does not participate in family life. And blue whales usually stay in small groups or maybe in pairs or sometimes alone.
Danger
Though whaling has significantly decreased, collisions with large ships, climate change affecting prey distribution, and ocean noise pollution remain contemporary threats to their survival.
What could be done
To save blue whales they should focus on reducing ship strikes, protecting critical habitats, climate changed and they should spread awareness thay they are in danger of extinction