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There is reasons for this. One being that some are killed by orcas. Secondly s due to human activity like pollution, being accidentally caught in nets and killed in form of whaling for their meat.
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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.
How many whales are there in the whale population?
If you want a specific species then it varies. Some whales population are known but some are not known well. Example, population humpback whales is around 19,000. Whereas minke whales are around 800,000 to 1 million.
Are minke whales fish?
No all whales are mammals.
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.
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.
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
How many baleen whales are there in the world?
baleen is a family name of 14 whales. The total population of all 14 is between 1.41 Million and 2.451 Million. However, this doesn't include Omura Whales as there is no known population of them.
What kind of small whales are there?
Beluga or Minke both fit in crossword puzzles.
