Whale Watch Article

Question 1

To which order to whales, dolphins, and porpoises belong to?

Answer 1

the order of Cetacea

Question 2

where are the characteristics of a whale?

Answer 2

a cetacean longer than several meters

Question 3

what is the special name of a toothed whale?

Answer 3

odontocetes

Question 4

baleen whales versus toothed whales feeding strategies?

Answer 4

baleen whales: filter water to eat small prey

toothed whales: lungefeeding; bubblenetting; coralling; skimfeeding

Question 5

2 main types of vocalizations used by dolphins?

Answer 5

clicks and whistles

Question 6

what are the purpose of the 2 main types of dolphin vocalization?

Answer 6

clicks: for echolocation
whistles: distinguish individuals

Question 7

how do killer whale pods communicate?

Answer 7

through a repertoire of calls. Each pod has a unique dialect

Question 8

how long does a baleen whale calf stay with its mother?

Answer 8

less than 1 year

Question 9

describe two situations where baleen whales are in groups of two or more?

Answer 9

mother with calf

females with mate or potential mates