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Why is it important to pass laws to keep whales from being hunted?
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∙ 14y ago
bcs whales help us with the fish population! du. if we didnt we would all have to eat fish bcs fish have babies a lot. and bcs chanies are killing way to many for there meat. if you dont believe me go to animalplanet.com and search wale wars.
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Did northwest coast natives hunt killer whales?
they hunted them because they were a main part of their diet and they used the skin to keep them warm in the colder months
Why do people hunt sea lions?
Yes, narwhals [Monodon monoceros] are hunted by the Inuit of Canada and Greenland. The Inuit use narwhal body parts in order to survive and to keep their culture intact. For example, they use the narwhal for food; and as a source of leather from the skin, oil from the blubber, and tools from the tusk.Yes, they were hunted for their meat and tusk.
Are whales important to the earth?
yes because they keep the food chain in balance incase of over population
Can whales keep oxygen in their bellies?
Whales keep air, and thus oxygen, in their lungs, not in their bellies
What do beluga whales have to keep their bodies working?
beluga whales keep their bodies moving by eating and sleeping
Does whale watching harm whales?
no it does not if you keep your distance and do not disturb the whales.
Do whales reproduce in captivity?
They cant keep Whales in captivity but if your talking about Killer Whales and other Whales like Balugas then yes they do.
Why will whales be extinct?
If we humans keep hunting and killing the whales then they will be come extinct.
What is the current conservation of the humpback whale?
There are many efforts being made by researchers and the general public to prevent whales from being removed from the endangered species list and thereby being allowed to be hunted again. Also there is an organization called SEA SHEPHERD, which heads to the Southern Oceans with vessels attempting to keep the Japanese whalers from killing whales in that sanctuary. They have been very successful. Every year the IWC (International Whaling Commission) has a meeting to discuss the plight of the whales, hearing concerns from reps of other countries, and making decisions, many of which we have NO say. If you want to help, the internet is a great place to start, or talk with representatives in your area and voice your opinions!
How do whales benefit the ocean?
They keep the ecosystem in balance and killer whales and some sharks feed on them.
What is the blue whales temperament?
the blue whales butt is a sense
Do black whales have blow horns?
Yes, black whales do have blow holes. They keep them closed when they are underwater.
