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What were some causes for the humpback whales endangerment?
Overfishing by humans.
Are fin whales vulnerable?
yes
Are sperm whales endangered animals?
No, but they are listed as "Vulnerable".
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.
How can blue whales protect itself from other animals?
Blue whales don't need to protect themselves because their so big. They don't have any natural predators but their calves are vulnerable to killer whales. The only threat to adults are humans.
How do whales interact with humans?
They do interact in same way other whales may do. They may see a boat and approach it cautiously then the may swim by the boat. This is why other whales are vulnerable to being hunted due to their natural curiosity like humans.
Does the blue whales diet contribute to it's endangerment?
No, it does not. Granted, they do eat nearly microscopic plankton, but they are incredibly efficient at it. The main reasons they are endangered is because of overfishing, illegal killing/poaching, and pollution.
Is the killer whale vulnerable?
Large whales and some sharks have attacked orcas, not to mention people. Yes, orcas are vulnerable.
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.
How does modern fishing threaten biodiversity?
overfishing, and fishes getting traped in abandoned nets
How does overfishing affect the dolphins?
well a dolphin could get a plastic can ring stuck on his throat and die from suffocate caused by the plastic can ring.
What are some examples of overfishing?
Some non-examples of overfishing are dogs,cats,hamsters,bears,and humans
