Ten fun facts about Whales



Fact 1:
The female of Blue whale is larger than a male.

Fact 2:
The new born calves of Blue Whale are 6-7 meters long.

Fact 3:
Whales became marine animals 50 million years ago.

Fact 4:
Whales need to eat 50-150 kilograms of meat every day.

Fact 5:
A sperm whale can hold its breath for at least an hour.

Fact 6:
The harbor porpoise is one of the smallest whales. They grow to only about 1,5 meters in length.

Fact 7:
A humpback whale may eat up to a ton of food every day.

Fact 8:
The blue whale is the largest whale. They may grow up to 30 meters and weigh as much as several elephants.

Fact 9:
Sperm Whales have the largest brain on the planet. It may weight 9 kilograms.

Fact 10:
Whales can't breathe through their mouths becuase the mouth is connected directly to the stomach.