Whale Facts Quiz

Study Notes

Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived on planet earth.
Blue whales are the color of the water and can be seen rising to the surface for a breath of fresh air.
Dolphins are not whales, but whales are dolphins.
Blue whales are on the endangered species list and only 25,000 are left to be seen in the wild.
People have the opportunity to see a blue whale all summer long in Dana Point, California.
Whales have two blowholes, while dolphins only have one
Whales are more efficient with their lung capacity than dolphins
Gray whales migrate to Dana Point, California each year during the late Autumn months through the onset of spring
Sperm whales have the biggest brains of any animal on earth!
Whales communicate through the use of sound
Sperm whales are the loudest animals on earth and can reach 230 dB.
A 60,000-pound whale can jump fully out of the water.
Whales have multiple stomachs and can use them all for digestion.
Rorqual whales make up some of the largest animals on our planet and feed on krill.
Baird's whales have 13 stomachs and can filter food with their baleen plates.
Whales have baleen plates that trap food in their mouths.
Some whale species visit our waters all year long.
Whale feces is red due to the high iron content in krill.
Whale watching cruises are a great way to see these amazing animals up close.