they swim away as they are scared
No the blue whales have bristles like the humpback to act as a filter to catch plankton and krill.
You cannot hunt killer whales. It is illegal. According to NOAA, all species of Orca are protected by the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Nope! I wouldn't get my hand too close, however!For the U.S., however, it isillegal to feed, chase, or harass in any way, Killer whales in the wild, following the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972.
Killer Whale - Killer whales usually travel in larger groups and they are a lot faster and more agile. Sperm whales also aren't used to groups of animals attacking them because they are generally deep in the sea where they have no predators and there aren't many animals. Also, killer whales have better eye sight because they use it more while sperm whales are usually in pitch black water where they rely completely on echolocation. Calves and small female groups are at risk, male bull sperm whales are not: The bull sperm whale is much bigger than a killer whale. The bull can grow up-to 65ft and way over 60 tons, have over 40 large 't-rex' style teeth on their bottom jaw, and can become incredibly aggressive when threatened. Their massive head act as the perfect battering rams, and their huge tail flukes can decimate a pod of orcas. Hence orcas rarely engage combat with large bulls sperm whales, as there are plenty of other fish in the sea: ie lower risk, higher reward prey items around
Killer whales, also known as orcas, are not officially endangered. Killer whales have been exploited for their meat, hides, blubber and internal organs for a long time, but never on a large-scale basis. Habitat loss and pollution remain problems for the killer whales.Some local populations are definitely endangered or threatened, but as a species, they are classified as "data deficient". This means there are different species of killer whales, and some of them may well be in need of protection. For example, in late 2005, the Southern Resident Killer Whales, which are a group of populations in the eastern North Pacific Ocean, were placed on the US Endangered species list.
Because humans enjoy getting humped by whales
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Killer whales, or orcas, are highly social and intelligent marine mammals known for their complex social structures, called pods, which often consist of family groups. They exhibit cooperative hunting techniques, using sophisticated vocalizations and coordinated movements to catch prey. Orcas are also known for their playfulness and curiosity, often interacting with boats and other marine animals. Their behavior can vary significantly between different populations, reflecting their diverse diets and habitats.
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According to the IUCN Red list, as of June 2017, Killer whales do not meet any of their criteria for a threatened status. Killer whales, or Orcas, are in no way going extinct. they are the top predator of the ocean and abound in all regions of it. The larger groups, or Pods, typically reside in the colder regions of the ocean around the Arctic and Antarctic areas but migrate to warmer waters every year. Orcas are not even considered an endangered species but are still protected under the Marine Mammal act. Another opinion: The killer whale will become extinct if we continue to be the horrible managers of this planet that we have been so far.
While the IUCN has listed the gray whale as "Least Concern" since 2008, the northwest Pacific gray whale subpopulation is listed as "Critically Endangered" and is also listed as "Endangered" by the US government's National Marine Fisheries Service. The International Whaling Commission has a subcommittee that re-iterated in 2011 that the risk to the western gray whale is large because of the small size of the population as well as anthropogenic impacts. Mexican law protects these whales while they are in their lagoons, while still allowing whale-watching. Canada's "Species At Risk Act" has identified specific threats to the western gray whales. See the Related Link listed below for more information:
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