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Why do whales eat so much?

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because they are big

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How much do whales eat?

It depends on the whale. I mean they are big so they do eat very much!


Why do whales eat so much krill everyday?

it is their main food source


What do brydes whales eat?

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Do whale sharks eat herring?

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Do humpback whales eat other whales?

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What does a whale eat. What is its popular prey. Do they eat other kinds of whales.?

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Do gray whales eat killer whales?

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