Calves are weaned off their mother's milk after 8-12 months. The calf will likely stay with the mother for protection for some time longer. By age 3 or 4 the calf is sexually mature and is likely to be independent of its mother.
No. The female takes care of the calf.
For only 2 or 3 seconds.
4 months
Adult gray whales can stay underwater for approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
Because they live out their lives in groups, or pods, a calf would stay near its mother until one of them passes away.
Blue whales are generally solitary. They do occasionally gather in groups to feed or during mating season. Females and their young stay together until the calf is able to be safe on its own.
40 minutes
Baby gray whales typically stay with their mothers for about 6 to 8 months. During this time, the mother nurses the calf and teaches it essential survival skills, such as swimming and feeding. By the time they separate, the young whale is usually capable of foraging for food on its own. The bond formed during this period is crucial for the calf's development.
Two Weeks
Baby whales are called calves. Just like baby cows, but way bigger and way cooler. So next time you see a cute little whale, you can say "aww, look at that adorable calf!"
Killer whales stay in the ocean.
They stay in your moms buttcrack