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The whole whale had some economical value. The meat was considered low value and went for dog food and such. The hide was water proof material. Whale bone was decorative and constructive material. Whale oil was used for street lights and lamps in general. The single most valuable part however was whale vomit which had applications as a perfume.
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What types of whales were hunted in the 1800s?
The main species were the Sperm and the Right Whales, the latter's name reflecting its commercial value (the "right" one to catch).
Which animal population was reduced by hunting in the 1800s and 1900s?
Mostly whales and seals
Which animal populations were greatly reduced in the early 1800s and early 1900s in Antarctica?
I think it was either seals or whales.
Did Chinook Indians eat whale?
If a whale became beatched they would use the whale for blubber and food.
What did the Pacific northwest indians hunt?
they mostly ate buffalo, deer, and rabbits .
What types of whales were hunted in the 1800s?
The main species were the Sperm and the Right Whales, the latter's name reflecting its commercial value (the "right" one to catch).
Why were whales hunted in early 1800s and early 1900s?
Whales were being killed because of their skin, fat which could be used for soap and materials for what ever the person needs it for.
What do whales get hunted for?
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What did whales used to be hunted for?
They were hunted for meat and oil from their blubber.
Why are the blue whales getting hunted done?
Whales are hunted for their oily insides. It's true, I saw something about it today.
Why were seals and whales hunted?
for their blubber
Why were the whales the largest animals?
The whales had been hunted since 100,000 years.
Why should whales be hunted?
whats up
What are whales are being hunted for?
for the oil and meat.
What types of whales are being hunted by japan?
Humpbacks, Fin whales, Bryde's whales and Gray whales, some of which are endangered species
Does the blue whales have any predators?
The calves of blue whales are hunted by killer whales.
Why are whales hunted in such large numbers?
because there is more blubber if many whales are caught
