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The female humpback whale carries her calf for about 11 to 12 months before giving birth. After calving, the mother and calf often remain together for several months, during which the mother nurses and protects her young. This bonding period is crucial for the calf's development and survival.
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What is a female whale and her calf called?
Female whales are called cows. The calf is a calf.
Can a humpback whale calf swim when its born?
Yes, otherwise it would just sink and die.
How long does a mother whale carry its baby before it is born?
A female whale carries her calf, ranges from nine to twelve months. Some whales though, like the Sperm Whale, carry their young for up to sixteen months!
How much does a humpback whale calf weigh in kilos?
a blue whale can weigh up to 150 tons ( 136,000 kg ) .
What is a male or female whale called?
a female whale is a cow and male is a bull
What is a whale baby called?
When a Whale gives birth, the baby is called a calf.A calfa calfA baby whale is known as a calf. Also like the more familiar bovine, an adult female whale is called a cow.Calves - Calf (singular)
Does a humpback whale know how to swim right away?
All the data I've reviewed and researched about the Humpback Whale indicates that the young or "calf" knows how to swim when they are delivered into the ocean during birth. The mother's or cow's main duties are to protect and feed her young/calf, for the next five to seven months until weaning.
Is a whale's baby called a cow?
I think only a grown female whale is called a cow The baby is a "calf".
What is the name of an orca female?
The name of a female orca or killer whale is a cow. The name of a male killer whale is a bull and the name of a baby killer whale is a calf!
What to you call a baby whale?
Young whales are called calves (singular form is calf), no matter which kind.
What is a name for a baby whale?
the name of a whale's baby is a calf or calves
What is a baby humpback whale called?
A calf.While still nursing on mother's milk, (7-8 months) baby whales are called calves.While still nursing on mother's milk, (7-8 months) baby whales are called calves. One baby is a calf.Read more: What_is_a_baby_humpback_whales_called
