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Q: Why was Right and Bow-head whales extinction important?
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Where do whales live in Alaska?

In Southeast Alaska, mainly humpbacks. You can also see killer whales and Dall's and harbor porpoises. In Cook Inlet you can see beluga whales. Off Kodiak Island you can see fin and humpback whales. In northern Alaska, you can see bowhead whales.


What are the most endangered whals?

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Which whales live in Antarctica?

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How many species are there in the baleen family?

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What type of whale is a bowhead whale?

It is a whale with an oddly bow-shaped head. It is known to feed on crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters, and the occasional sperm whale. (Yes, they are canabalistic whales.)A Bowhead whale is a Baleen whale. It is most closely related to the right whale. It eats krill, and small fish.


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How long is a Whale's longevity?

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What are some adaptations of the right whales?

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What are the most endangered whales in the world?

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