How long do whales stay pregnant for?

Answer 1

Gestation in Sperm Whale females lasts about 14 to 16 months. A sigle calf is produced at the end of gestation. Lactation proceeds for 19 to 42 months, but calves may suckle up to 13 years. Calves can suckle from females other than their mothers. Females generally have birth intervals of three to six years between calf birth. A newborn sperm whale is around 4 meters in length and weighs approximately 1000 kilograms or more. They grow very fast and to huge sizes.

Answer 2

whales stay pregnant for about 10-14 months

Answer 3

The gestation period of a blue whale is between 11 to 12 months. Females reach sexual maturity at about 75 ft. in length, and most breed only once every 3 summers.

Answer 4

The gestation period for a killer whale is approximately 18 months.