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Whales

Whales. By Miss Thompson. Contents. Habitat Appearance Types of Whale Prey / Predators Sources of Information. Habitat. Whales are found in every ocean and many rivers. Some species of whale live alone, and some live within a group, called a pod. Appearance.

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Whales

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  1. Whales By Miss Thompson

  2. Contents • Habitat • Appearance • Types of Whale • Prey / Predators • Sources of Information

  3. Habitat • Whales are found in every ocean and many rivers. • Some species of whale live alone, and some live within a group, called a pod.

  4. Appearance • Whales can grow to a length of 31 metres and a weight of 200 tonnes. • A narwhal has a horn on the front of its face, like a unicorn. • A sperm whale has a huge face compared to the rest of its body.

  5. Types of Whale • There are about 78 different species of whale. • Here are some: • Killer Whale • Killer whales are actually dolphins, not whales. • The fastest mammals in the seas • Females may live to 90 years old • Sperm Whale • Have the largest brains in the world • Eats more than a tonne of squid per day

  6. Prey / Predators • The killer whale has no natural predators. • Sperm whales can dive up to 2km in search of food, like fish and squid. • Some whales eat and are eaten by other whales and sharks.

  7. Sources of Information Books • Whale by V Papastavrou Websites • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_Whale

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