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How slowly do whales reproduce?

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MoonlightShadow

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15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

Whales are viviparous, they give birth to live young (unlike fish, most of which lay eggs). Like all mammals, whale calves are nourished with milk from their mothers. The nursing period is long (more than one year in many species), which is associated with a strong bond between mother whales and their young. In most whales, reproductive maturity occurs late, typically at 7 to 10 years.

Whales breed seasonally, usually in warm tropical waters and females usually have one calf every 1 - 3 years. The gestation period ranges from 9 - 18 months. Whale calves can swim soon after birth.

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