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It looks like they're only reallg getting protection by being listed as endangered, and defended when they were put on trial to be taken off the list (in Oregon/California).
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, an international treaty with more than 144 member countries. Appendix I species cannot be traded commercially. Appendix II species can be traded commercially only if it does not harm their survival.
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What is the function of the gray whale?
to hunt for food and protect its baby's
what body parts did a gray whale use ti protect them?
the taial and th siz eif the body helps the animal protect its self
Do sharks eat gray whales?
No. Orca's are the only known natural predator of the gray whale. Groups of Orca's can easily kill a mid sized gray whale. Full grown adults are too big for even a group of Orca's to kill. But, babies are especially vulnerable. The Gray Whales give birth to their young in shallow lagoon waters. This is done to protect the newborn from predators like sharks and orcas
Can Gray whales get eaten?
Yes. Orca's are the only known natural predator of the gray whale. Groups of Orca's can easily kill a mid sized gray whale. Full grown adults are too big for even a group of Orca's to kill. But, babies are especially vulnerable. The Gray Whales give birth to their young in shallow lagoon waters. This is done to protect the newborn from predators like sharks and orcas
Why are orcas and gray whales enemies?
Yes. Orca's are the only known natural predator of the gray whale. Groups of Orca's can easily kill a mid sized gray whale. Full grown adults are too big for even a group of Orca's to kill. But, babies are especially vulnerable. The Gray Whales give birth to their young in shallow lagoon waters. This is done to protect the newborn from predators like sharks and orcas
What is the offspring of the gray whale?
The offspring of whale (including the gray whale) is called a calf.
What color is the gray whale?
The gray whale is actually black.
What is a gray whale?
A whale
What eats grey whales?
They don't eat fish. Gray Whales feed on benthic crustaceans that are found on the sea bed. The whale scoops up sediments from the sea floor and filters out edible particles and feeds on them. Crustaceans like Krill, small lobster, shrimp etc would form the food chain of the gray whale.
What is the gray whales predators?
Orca's are the only known natural predator of the gray whale. Groups of Orca's can easily kill a mid sized gray whale. Full grown adults are too big for even a group of Orca's to kill. But, babies are especially vulnerable. The Gray Whales give birth to their young in shallow lagoon waters. This is done to protect the newborn from predators like sharks and orcas
Why is a gray whale and a whale commensalism?
no
How does mom gray whale protect their baby?
If a potential predator gets close enough to her or her young she may strike them with her tail.
