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DO minke whales have teeth or do they have baleen?
Minke whales are baleen whales, not toothed ones. Hope this helped.
What is so special about minke whales?
There are few interesting facts about Minke Whales, look at 2 following examples. Minke whales are generally solitary, although they can sometimes be seen in groups of 2 or 3. Minke whales are highly inquisitive and are likely to approach boats, especially younger animals.
Are minke whales fish?
No all whales are mammals.
What predators to the minke whales have?
In terms of natural predator then it will be Orca Whales. Orcas feed on vulnerable Minke whales, commonly younger ones. They also are threatened by Human activity like Whaling as they are killed in their hundreds every year.
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.
Minke whales habitat?
the ocean
What are the minke whales enemies?
cool
What are minke whales?
They are a name given to two species of marine mammal belonging to a clade within the suborder of baleen whales. 2 sub species includes Common Minke and Antarctic minke whales. The common is least concerned but Antarctic minke is Data Deficient but suspected to be concerned.
Which types are affected by whaling?
Mainly fin, minke, Bryde's, sei, humpback and sperm whales. these do come under sub species like Antarctic Minke whale and Common Minke Whale.
Is Japanese whaling still happening?
Yes. They still catch sei, sperm, Bryde's, and minke whales in the North Pacific and Antarctic minke and fin whales in the Southern Ocean. They catch over 1,000 per year -- mostly minke whales.
What do Antarctic Minke whales eat?
krill
What kind of small whales are there?
Beluga or Minke both fit in crossword puzzles.
