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Which whale is being hunted the most?
It is either the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) or the minke whale.
What is the main species of whale being hunted at the moment?
The main species of whale being hunted at the moment is the minke whale. Japan, Norway, and Iceland are among the countries that continue to engage in commercial whaling of minke whales, despite international opposition and regulations.
Do minke whales have enemies?
The Minke Whale has 2 enemies. The enemies are Humans and Orca/Killer Whales. Humans hunt the Minke Whales for their blubber and around 1,000 are hunted. Orcas feed on them as food but usually targets the more younger and more vulnerable minke whale.
What special abilities make the minke whale different?
Minke whales are much smaller than most other whale species. They are the only baleen whale still actively hunted and because of their small size, are much faster than other whales.
What is the French name for the minke whale?
The Minke whale is called 'la baleine de Minke' or 'petit rorqual' in French.
What has the author Joseph Horwood written?
Joseph Horwood has written: 'The sei whale' -- subject(s): Sei whale 'Biology and exploitation of the minke whale' -- subject(s): Minke whale, Minke whale hunting
What is the weight of the minke whale?
The average weight of a minke whale is between 5 and 15 tonnes.
What is the lifespan of a minke whale?
Life span of minke whiles vary. Typically, they live between 40-50 years of age. However, they are prone to be hunted for their meat by whalers and ors tend to attack the young.
Is the minke whale an endandered whale?
Yes the Minke Whale is an Endangered Species because the Japanese hunt the whales therefore they are endangered
Average weight of a minke whale?
The average weight of a minke whale is between 7 and 10 metric tonnes.
What is the diet of an minke whale?
The diet of a minke whale consists of krill, sardines, anchovies, cod, and other fish.
How big is a Minke whale?
minke whale cen be 25 to 30 ft or 7 to 9 meters
