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

• 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.

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

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.

Sources of Information

Books• Whale by V Papastavrou

Websites• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_Whale