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Did the Maori hunt for whales?

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

To Maori the whale is a symbol of prosperity. The catching or finding of a whale meant a huge boon to a community in terms of both food and material.

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∙ 13y ago

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From whales.

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no. gray whales do not hunt. they feed on krill.

Do killer whales hunt for other whales?

yes

Do whales fight or hunt other whales?

yes and no

Why do Korean people hate whales?

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What did Eskimos hunt?

Whales

Is there any animals killer whales hunt?

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What did colonists use to hunt?

They were hunting whales because the whales had a lot of stuff they needed from the whales.

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No.

Where do people hunt for whales?

Antarctica

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