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Actually neither or the 2 sub species are endangered. The common minke is least concerned and the Antarctic Minke is Data deficient but suspected to be endangered if not at risk. Their natural predator is orcas when they feed on the young. Human activity of Whaling kill around 1,000 Minke whales every year for their blubber to sell in places like Iceland and Japan.
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Is the minke whale an endandered whale?
Yes the Minke Whale is an Endangered Species because the Japanese hunt the whales therefore they are endangered
What predators to the minke whales have?
In terms of natural predator then it will be Orca Whales. Orcas feed on vulnerable Minke whales, commonly younger ones. They also are threatened by Human activity like Whaling as they are killed in their hundreds every year.
Is the minke whale an endangered whale?
Yes, although classed at a lower risk than other species, such as th humpback.Conservation status:Minkes whales are listed on the endangered species list as a threatened species as there remains only approximately 800,000 minkes in the world. Some Japanese and Russian vessels are still known to hunt minke whales. Minke whales have been protected by international law since 1986http://oceanlink.island.net/biodiversity/minke.htmlMinke whales are not an ESA-listed species, meaning they are not classified as endangered or threatened. However, minke whales are protected under the marine mammal protection act.http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/mammals/cetaceans/minkewhale.htmNo, the Antarctic minke whale is listed as DD (data deficient) on the IUCN Redlist of endangered species.
Which whales live in Antarctica?
The humpback, minke, sei, southern, right and blue fin whales all live in Antarctica. Many of these whales are endangered or on the brink of extinction.
Are Minke whales extinct?
No they are not extinct. The Common Minke whale is least concerned according to the IUCN Red list. However form same site, the Antarctic Minke is data deficient but is highly likely to be at least Endangered.
DO minke whales have teeth or do they have baleen?
Minke whales are baleen whales, not toothed ones. Hope this helped.
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.
