Whales belong to which group of animals?
AnswerMammals
Whales breathe air, are warm-blooded and nurse their young.
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Whale facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about whales and the ocean giants, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What do whales breathe through?
AnswerA blowhole
Whales breathe through blowholes on top of their heads.
Going deeper
Baleen plates are made of what?
AnswerKeratin
Baleen is keratin, the same protein as fingernails.
The orca, or killer whale, is actually the largest member of which family?
AnswerDolphins
Orcas are the largest members of the dolphin family.
Which is the largest toothed whale?
AnswerSperm whale
Sperm whales are the largest toothed predators on Earth.
Expert level
Which whale is thought to live longer than 200 years?
AnswerBowhead whale
Bowhead whales are among the longest-lived mammals.
Which whale is nicknamed the 'canary of the sea' for its chirps and whistles?
AnswerBeluga
Belugas are highly vocal and whistle like birds.
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