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Did whales ever walk the earth?
Not as whales, no. Marine (sea) mammals (whales, dolphins, etc.) are descended from terrestrial (land) mammals, but they're not identical with those land mammals... among the more obvious changes, they've lost their legs. The related links section has a link to a Wikipedia page showing what some of the distant ancestors of whales might have looked like.
Are whales and fish mammals?
Some whales are classified as mammals. Smaller fish are not
Are whales types of fish?
NO! They're mammals.
Are whales the largest mammals?
Yes, whales are the largest mammals.
Are Pilot Whales mammals?
Yes, pilot whales are mammals.
Are narwhals mammals?
Yes they are. Remember that Narwhals are whales, and that whales are most certainly mammals.
Why are whales warm blooded?
Whales are mammals. Mammals are warm blooded.
How do we know modern whales are related to ancient mammals?
Modern whales are believed to be related to ancient mammals based on several lines of evidence, including fossil records, anatomical similarities, and genetic studies. Fossils of early cetaceans, such as Pakicetus and Ambulocetus, show transitional features between land-dwelling mammals and modern whales. Additionally, molecular analyses reveal genetic links between whales and terrestrial mammals, particularly artiodactyls (even-toed ungulates), supporting their evolutionary relationship. These findings collectively illustrate the evolutionary journey of whales from land to water.
Are whales and dolphin mammals?
aye, whales and dolphins ARE mammals. Although, why they are I am not sure.
Are all mammals terrestrial?
No. There are many aquatic mammals.
Do whales have a backbone?
Yes, they do. Whales are marine mammals, and all mammals are vertebrates.
Are Atlantic right whales mammals?
All whales are mammals. As are dolphins as well.
