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It is either the humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) or the minke whale.
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∙ 14y agoThe primary species hunted are the Common Minke Whale and Antarctic Minke Whale, two of the smallest species of baleen whales.
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∙ 14y agoRonnie was here, no Josh was here
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∙ 15y agoSperm whale
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What is the main species of whale being hunted at the moment?
I think that it is the Sperm Whale because it is very big and that there are many uses for it's body parts...
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.
What whale was the most hunted?
the sam mcgurn species
What is one of the most endangered mammal that lives in water?
Almost all varieties of whale are being hunted to extinction by the Japanese, often under disguises such as 'research'.
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.
Whats whales are hunted the most?
I think it's the blue whale because it's endangered.
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 mammal is still hunted for its blubber?
The whale is still hunted by various ignorant people.
How long is a Whale's longevity?
The bowhead right whale is perhaps the longest lived at 200+ years. There is a dearth of studies regarding whale age, despite most whales having been hunted for thousands of years.
