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Fin whales have been listed as endangered since the early 1970s. Fin whales populations in the North Atlantic, however, now number 53,000, close to its historic size.
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Are Fin Whales endangered?
Yes, fin whales (Balaenoptera physalus) are classified as Endangered.
Where do endangered whales live?
Endangered whales live in every ocean in the world. On the endangered list are right whales, blue whales, humpback whales and fin whales among others.
What types of whales are being hunted by japan?
Humpbacks, Fin whales, Bryde's whales and Gray whales, some of which are endangered species
What are some endangered species from Italy?
There are a variety of endangered species from Italy. Some of these include fin whales, as well as red deer.
Which whales live in Antarctica?
The humpback, minke, sei, southern, right and blue fin whales all live in Antarctica. Many of these whales are endangered or on the brink of extinction.
How is the fin whales becoming extinct other than for consumer uses?
The fin whale is endangered, but its numbers are increasing, since many nations that once killed whales have stopped, so there is hope they can recover.
What are the most endangered whales in the world?
North Pacific Right Whale, North Atlantic Right Whale, Blue Whale What he/she means is that the whales in the North Pacific and North Atlantic and the blue whales are endangered because either they can't find enough food, or they are being illegally hunted.
What are the names of the fin whales fins?
Fin whales have two pectoral fins and a dorsal fin.
Are pilot whales endangered?
No the Long Finned Pilot Whale is not considered endangered
Why fin whales are endangered?
Like other species of large whales, fin whales were heavily exploited by man. Nearly 900,000 were caught in the 20th century, with 250,000 being caught between 1953-62 alone. There were once a few hundred thousand fin whales in the Southern Ocean, but now only 38,000 are thought to exist there. In the North Atlantic, there are estimated to be 53,000, close to historic levels.
Is a fin whale the only whale that mates with other whales?
No. Blue whales have mated with fin whales.
Where is the fin whale migration?
In the summer fin whales migrate to cold waters and in the winter fin whales migrate to warm waters.
