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I think that it is the Sperm Whale because it is very big and that there are many uses for it's body parts...
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∙ 9y agoIn the past whale species such as the right whale, so named because it was the right whale to hunt, were hunted almost to extinction. Today the most hunted whales are the minke whales.
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What is a loose fish?
A loose fish is a whale that showed no signs of being hunted or that escaped from a whaling crew.
What predators do humpback whales have?
Orcas and Sharks are the primary ocean predators to the Humpback Whale. Their number one predator doesn't naturally live in their environment at all. Humans account for 95 percent of the Humpback Whale population being hunted and killed, and are the reason that these magnificent creatures are now on the endangered species list.
What species of whale is the smallest?
The Dwarf Sperm Whale is the smallest species commonly known as a whale. It grows up to nine (9) feet in length and 551 pounds in weight- making it smaller than the bigger dolphins.
What is the length of a whale in millimeters?
This depends on what species of whale. The largest whale which was a female blue whale which measured at 100 feet. In millimeters, that is 30,480mm.
What is the smallest whale to the largest whale from smallest to largest?
The Dwarf Sperm Whale is the smallest species commonly known as a whale. It grows up to nine (9) feet in length and 551 pounds in weight- making it smaller than the bigger dolphins.
Which whale is being hunted the most?
It is either the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) or the minke whale.
What whale was the most hunted?
the sam mcgurn species
Why are whales on the endangered animal list?
Most whales are on the endangered species list because they are being over hunted for their blubber, whale oil, and whale meat.
Is the blue whales endangered species?
This whale is on the endangered species list as it has not recovered well after being hunted to near extinction for their oil (in the tissues under the skin). Whale oil was used for lamps.
What causes a blue whale to become extinct?
The greatest danger to blue whales was being hunted by humans.
What is a loose fish?
A loose fish is a whale that showed no signs of being hunted or that escaped from a whaling crew.
Does the killer whale hunted for sport?
no
In whaling which whales are being hunted?
Lots of different types of whales are hunted, including: Right Whale: It was considered the perfect whale to hunt because it had lots of blubber for oil lamps - hence the name 'right' whale. Blue Whale: Considered too dangerous to hunt mostly, but some of the more risk-taking hunters went after this whale because, being bigger, it provided more blubber, meat and bone. These are the whales that have been hunted. If you are looking for present-day targets: Common Minke Whale: Too small to be considered dangerous, and the numbers are too big for people to notice any missing. Long-Finned Pilot Whale: Hunted mostly for the meat, and also small.
Why are humpack whale endangered?
they were over hunted
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 mammal is still hunted for its blubber?
The whale is still hunted by various ignorant people.
What is being done to save the sperm whale species?
Making it illegal to hunt them.
