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Species of whales

Updated: 10/9/2023

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There are a total of 78 species of whales living in the world today. There are 67 species of toothed whales and 11 species of baleen whales.

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What are the species of humpback whales?

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are baleen whales (Suborder Mysticeti). They are one of 76 cetacean species, and are marine mammals. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/species/Humpbackwhale.shtml

Which species of whales are most scarce?

I think it is the 'Right Whale' which is a species of large Baleen Whales

Do whales mate with other whales or other animals?

whales mate with other whales of the same species.

How many species of whale are there?

All species of whale can be broken down into two subcategories which include baleen whales and toothed whales. If you combine whales with dolphins and porpoises there are currently around 80 different species of whale in existence today.If you exclude dolphins and porpoises then the number is closer to 30 - 40 different whale species.

Are there sperm whales in the Great Barrier Reef?

Sperm whales are among the 30 species of whales and dolphins in the Great Barrier Reef. The most commonly seen species are dwarf minke whales, humpback whales, and bottlenose dolphins.

True or false Species of redwood trees and whales are K-strategists?

Species of redwood trees and whales are K-strategists.

How many species of narwhals are there?

Just the one species, and they are whales

Do humpback whales attack other whales?

Humpback whales don't usually attack other species of whales. Killer Whales are the only whales known to do that.

Are whales an endangered species?

yes

What is a beluga whales species?

Manhunt

What types of whales are being hunted by japan?

Humpbacks, Fin whales, Bryde's whales and Gray whales, some of which are endangered species

Are whales calm?

Marine biologists say that whales are the most aggressive species