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Aquatic Mammals
This section is for questions about those mammals that live most, if not all of their lives in the water. With specially adapted breathing abilities, these swimmers are some of the most intelligent creatures known.
1,031 Questions
What is the difference between seals and sea lions?
Seals and sea lions are marine mammals called 'pinnipeds' that differ in physical characteristics and adaptations. Sea lions (left) are brown, bark loudly, "walk" on land using their large flippers and have visible ear flaps. Seals have small flippers, wriggle on their bellies on land, and lack visible ear flaps.
How many babies can a Hawaiian monk seal give birth to?
The Hawaiian Monk Seal is an endangered seal that is endemic to the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. Known to the native Hawaiians as ʻIlio holo i ka uaua (dog that runs in rough waters), they get their common name from their bald appearance, solitary habits, and folds of skin around their heads which resembles a monk's hood. Nearly 90% of Hawaiian Monk Seals live around the tiny, uninhabited islands and atolls in the upper reaches of the Hawaiian archipelago.
No, "frog MAN", that is to say that is relative to an human and an animal, but no totally of one of them
What is the food chain for the whale?
Top ot bottom:
sun
plankton
small fish
large fish
seal
killer whale<it could eat the large fish or the seal:] >
How fast does a baby whale grow?
A new born blue whale is only 7 metres long and weighs 2700 kg. In the first 7 months after its birth, it gains 90 kg every 24 hours, until its full grown weight of 182 tons and 33 metres long.
A young humpback (calf) would fear orca, the main predator of the calves. Orca grow to over 30 feet and are quite the ambitious hunter, seen taking grey whale calves with some planning and quick execution. They love to eat the tongues! Adult humpbacks have very large and heavy tails (flukes), which are their main weapons, and they use them efficiently, smacking the water or perhaps attempting to hit any predator (including sharks in breeding grounds) coming close to them or their calves.
Which animal has the largest hooves?
Horses, Rhinos, Elks, Zebra,Camel,Giraffe,Pigs, Water Buffallo, Donkeys, Cow
How does the Harbor Seal protect itself?
Leopard Seals, mainly protect themselves is by camouflaging. Their only known predator is the killer whale.
How long have manatees been endangered?
There are three different species on the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List, plus one Dugong. But if you're referring to the Florida Manatee, it is listed as a State Endangered Species, but it is not list on the US Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List.
Additional Information: The West Indian Manatee, was listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service in March of 1967, while the Amazonian Manatee, was listed in June of 1970, both have a status of "endangered". The West African Manatee was listed in October of 1979, and has a status of "threatened". For more details, please see sites listed below.
ANS2:They are probably one of the most endangered species.Adult humpbacks have no natural predators. Man has severely affected humpback whale populations by killing them for years. By the 19th century, many nations (USA in particular), were hunting the animal heavily in the Atlantic Ocean, and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This widespread hunting sharply reduced whale populations.
It is estimated that during the 20th century, at least 200,000 humpbacks were taken, reducing the global population by over 90%, with North Atlantic populations estimated to have dropped to as low as 700 individuals. To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial humpback whaling in 1966. By that time the population had been reduced to around 5,000. That ban is still in force
sharks
Humpback whale feces contain essential nutrients for microscopic plants, such as nitrogen.
What are the adaptations for the harbor seal?
Seals have the ability to close their nostrils when they are underwater.
Are grey dolphins smarter than pink dolphins?
It is not complete how much exactly, but we can guess its 4% higher than ours. (Scietist estimate)
What are some examples of aquatic animals?
Dolphin, fish, shark, whale, turtle, etc. Aquatic is derived from aqua, as in water. So just think of animals that live in the water.
Clownfish and sea anemone are mutualism or commensalism?
It is mutualism because the anemone wards off the clown fish's predators due to their poisonous tentacles, but at the same time the clown fish wards off anemone-eating fish, also ensuring the anemone's survival.
Do you have to boil sea shells in order to put into your fish tank?
It depends. If your fishtank is for salt water then no. But if it's for fresh water then yes
What is a sea creature starting with g?
A Grouper is a salt water fish.
Also:
- Goldfish
- Gar (freshwater fish)
- Globefish
- Goosefish
- Groper
- Grunion (small fish)
- Guppy (freshwater fish)
Rats will eat almost anything. If the fish were close to the edge or the pond wasn't deep, it would be possible.
What are facts about sea creatures?
A Clown Fish can Live in the Sea Anemone and not be stung because it is covered with a thick layer of mucas. Basically, it is immune to the sting. It's a win-win situation too because the Sea Anemone munches on the Leftover Food Scraps by the Clown Fish. Other than that, I have NO idea what some interesting facts about Sea Anemones. That's why I was on this Website in the First Place!
