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How do we know that's whales and manatees evolved from legged land creatures that lost their legs and move back to the sea?
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Were dolphins 4 legged animals?
Yes dolphins were four legged animals, they evolved into what they are now. At first they were wolf-like creatures but they adapted to water. It's the same way with whales.
How are sea cows and whales alike?
Sea Cows (Manatees) and whales are not very alike. Manatees are more like elephants than whales. But I do know that both manatees and whales both have evidence that they might have once had back legs. Also, they are both aquatic creatures very large in size.
Do any animals eat manatees?
Most whales will not eat manatees, but the killer whale is an exception. Killer whales will eat manatees, dolphins, turtles, squid, and other aquatic animals.
What college and job opportunities are available in the biological field?
There are many different fields in Biology. A popular Biology field is Marine Biology. You can work with Killer whales, Manatees, and other sea creatures.
What are 3 mammals that live in Florida?
dolphins,whales, manatees
What are manatees prey?
Sharks eat manatees and SOME people kill them.
What is the closest thing in the ocean to extinct?
manatees, blue whales, and the humpback whales. they are all pretty close
Do manatees have a any natural enemies?
yes they do, they are fish,and sharks,or whales.
What appendage does the skeleton of a whales fin resemble?
On the outside, the fins of a whale resemble the fins of a fish, because they have evolved for the same purpose. But when you look at a whale skeleton, the fins look like arms and hands. That's because whales are not fish, they are actually mammals that have evolved from land-dwelling creatures with four legs.
What sea creature is a mamel?
Dolphins and whales are mammals, as well as manatees and otters.
Which feature did whales possibly inherit from a four legged ancestor?
the hip bone
What animals and creatures live in the abyss?
Cuvier's Beaked whales and Sperm whales
