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The Bowhead Whale is a baleen whale. A quick way to tell is to check the scientific name, Balaena mysticetus. Balaena indicates that it is considered a baleen whale.
Baleen whales have a number of identifying characteristics but the key is baleen plates instead of teeth. Bowheads use their baleen to filter their food.
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What type of whale is a bowhead whale?
It is a whale with an oddly bow-shaped head. It is known to feed on crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and the occasional sperm whale. (Yes, they are canabalistic whales.)A Bowhead whale is a Baleen whale. It is most closely related to the right whale. It eats krill, and small fish.
What is the height of a Bow head whale?
70 FEET
Endangered animals in the Pacific ocean?
Beluga, blue whale, bow head whale, gray whale,hooded seal,humpback whale.
What does Alaska like to do?
they like hunting for animals like the bow head whale and other kinds of animals.
Is the turtle the oldest thing on earth?
As the oldest animal, no.As the oldest thing, no.
How long does a bow-head whale live?
Prior to 1966, and restrictions on whaling, it was estimated that the population was 50,000. Now the population is estimated to be just over 24,900 worldwide.
How many times does it say bow your head in the bible?
The phrase "bow your head" does not appear anywhere in the KJV or NIV bibles.
Why do you bow your heads when you pray?
The Bible says you should bow your head to authority -- It is a sign of respect and humility.
Can you kill a zombie with a bow?
Probably, if you hit it in the head.
Who refused to bow his head before Akbar the Great?
rana pratap a rajput ruler of mewar
How do you make a profound bow in church?
A profound bow means bowing at the waist, usually with the hands folded in prayer. A simple bow is little more than a nod of the head.
What is a word meaning to lower ones head in front of a ship?
Bow ,
