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Any animal can physically mate with another animal of a different species, but two animals of different species cannot reproduce. The definition of a species is 'a taxonomic group whose members can interbreed'. There are some exceptions (e.g. Horses and donkeys, which can interbreed to produce mules), but whales are not one of them.
While blue whales and orcas are both whales, they are two different species of animal, therefore they cannot reproduce.
By sheer difference in size if nothing else this would be impossible. BUT Killer whales or Orcas are not whales but actually Dolphins.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoFin whales sometimes mate with Blue whales and hybrids have been documented.
Please see the NOAA website: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/finwhale.htm
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∙ 15y agoyes they can they can mate withkiller whales
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∙ 11y agoin my house... lol...
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Can blue whales matewith other whales?
No. Blue whales only mate with other blue whales.
Does it really take 3 blue whales to mate and if so why?
Yes, it takes three whales to mate. One is instrumental in lining them up.
Can a blue whale mate with a killer whale?
yes they can but it depends wich whale is female No, killer whales and blue whales differ in size greatly, also, Killer whales (Orcas) are actually Dolphins.
Do whales mate with other whales or other animals?
whales mate with other whales of the same species.
What do blue whales do in the water?
How stupid are u they eat sleep excreet and mate in water :L
What might threaten of harm blue whales?
Although it's now illegal to hunt blue whales, humans are still the biggest threat for blue whales. They sometimes collide with ocean vessels or get entangled in fishing gear, sometimes leading to their death. Also the sound pollution in the ocean makes it harder for blue whales to communicate, and therefor mate. Apart from humans, orcas have been known to attack blue whales.
How are blue whales adapted?
How are blue whales adapted? How are blue whales adapted?
How long does it take a whale to give birth?
Gestation periods for whales are usually between 10-14 months. Blue whales mate in autumn and have a 10-12 month pregnancy.
How many times do blue whales mate a year?
A blue whale can have ONE calf every 2-3 years, if twins are born one out of them will usually live.
Are blue whales herbovores?
Blue whales are not herbivores. Instead, blue whales are carnivores. Blue whales diet consists of mainly Krill and Fish.
Are blue whales blue?
yes they are blue like all blue whales
What eats blue whales and humpback whales?
nothing eats alive blue whales
