Whales

Killer whales have a total of 44 chromosomes, which consist of pairs of chromosomes inherited from each parent. This includes 22 pairs of autosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes, either XX for females or XY for males.

"Coyote". In the majority of places, this is pronounced 'kye-oh-tee', but many, usually in the western states, pronounce it, 'kye-ote', which is less correct.

No, whales do not have two brains. They have a single brain like other mammals, but it is highly complex and adapted for their aquatic lifestyle. The belief that whales have two brains may be a misunderstanding of their large brain size and unique neurological adaptations.

Shamu was transported to SeaWorld by plane in a custom-made tank onboard the aircraft. This was done to ensure the whale's safety and well-being during the journey.

No, barnacles are not producers. They are filter-feeders that consume small particles from the water to obtain their nutrients. Producers are typically plants or algae that can photosynthesize to create their own food.

The short answer is, BLUE WHALE is the HEAVIEST animal to ever live. AMPHICOELIAS fragillimus (sauropod dinosaur) was the LONGEST animal to ever live. SAUROPOSEIDON proteles (sauropod dinosaur) was the TALLEST animal to ever live.

The term "large" could be defined in terms of weight, length, or even height. In addition, when you use the phrase "to ever live on Earth", I think you have to consider at least the low-end estimates provided by paleontologists and researchers who analyzed fossilized remains.

The heaviest blue whale recorded weighed roughly 195 tons. The longest blue whale recorded was 110 feet, but this whale was not weighed. It is likely it weighed close to 200 tons or slightly more. Bruhathkayosaurus matleyi, a prehistoric sauropod (titanosaur), was estimated to be the heaviest dinosaur ever to live, weighing 139-175 tons (scaled back from a previous estimate of 175-220 tons that was declared inaccurate by the original researcher). The blue whale still outweighs it, therefore making the BLUE WHALE is the HEAVIEST animal to have ever lived, which should not be surprising given that it lives in the ocean. There is always the possibility that prehistoric whales or land-dwellers weighed more, but no evidence of that has yet been found.

Amphicoelias fragillimus was also a sauropod dinosaur, a fossil of which was studied in the 1870s. The fossil has since gone missing (not sure what that means). However, studies were done before it was lost, and field notes suggest the animal could grow to between 130-200 feet in length. Even this low-end estimate is longer than that of the longest blue whale we have ever recorded. Therefore, in my view it is safe to assume that AMPHICOELIAS fragillimus was indeed the LONGEST known animal to have ever lived (130-200 ft). If other, longer whales or dinosaurs existed, no evidence of them has been found.

Sauroposeidon proteles, another sauropod dinosaur, stood at an amazing 56 feet (6 stories) with its neck extended, making it the tallest known animal to ever walk the earth. By comparison, the Brachiosaurus stood 30 feet high and the tallest modern giraffe stood 20 feet high. Therefore, SAUROPOSEIDON proteles was the TALLEST known animal to have ever lived. If anything taller existed, we do not know about it.

Again, you can't expect these estimates to be 100% accurate when you are talking about animals that lived hundreds of millions of year ago. Yet these studies involved scaling the bones of better-known species in the sauropod family, assuming their relative proportions were similar. The low-end estimates are probably correct, and at least have not been seriously called into question.

A whale's tail, also known as a fluke, can vary in size depending on the species. On average, a whale's fluke can be between 10 to 12 feet wide.

Whales are mammals, not fish, and have unique adaptations to live in water, such as a thick layer of blubber for insulation and buoyancy. They are known for their complex communication abilities, including using songs and calls to communicate with others in their pod. Some whale species, like the blue whale, are the largest animals on Earth, growing up to 100 feet in length.

Whale evolution is unusual because it involves a transition from a land-based mammal to a fully aquatic one. This transition required significant changes in anatomy, behavior, and physiology over millions of years. Features such as the development of flippers, the loss of hind limbs, and the adaptation of a blowhole for breathing represent remarkable evolutionary transformations.

The Kiama Blowhole in New South Wales, Australia, is estimated to be thousands of years old, formed through the erosion of the coastline by the ocean over time. The blowhole itself is a natural rock formation that produces a spectacular water spout when waves crash into the shore and air is forced through a small opening in the rocks.

Yes, hippos and whales share a common ancestor but are not direct ancestors of each other. They both belong to the same group of mammals called Cetartiodactyla. However, whales evolved from a different branch within this group than hippos did.

I'm sorry, but this question doesn't make sense. Echolocation is useful for the animals that can use it. It is used for orientation, obstacle avoidance, hunting, communication. Bats, dolphins, and some shrews, rodents and birds are all animals that can use echolocation.

Fossil evidence of early whale ancestors, such as Ambulocetus and Pakicetus, shows features that suggest they were semi-aquatic animals that likely walked on land and swam in water. These fossils exhibit characteristics like limb structure and bone density that indicate a transition from terrestrial to aquatic life. Additionally, the genetics of modern whales show a link to terrestrial mammals like even-toed ungulates.

There was only one shamu. He died in the year of '71. Every SeaWorld claims to have a "Shamu" but that is just like a show name for their whales. Hope that answers your question!!

The largest animal to exist on planet earth was the blue whale, but know they are starting to go and there is the dinosaur, Hope this was what you were expecting

The truth is, all of the orcas at SeaWorld are given the title "Shamu". It is a Stage name So really, finding an exact age is not possible. However the oldest killer whale is named Katina. She is 26 yrs old and is a grandma. The original orca named Shamu died at age 9.

the Earth's early history when water vapor was released from volcanic activity and comets colliding with the planet. This water then accumulated in the Earth's crust and eventually formed the oceans through various geological processes.

They are mermaids....... they live under water.

Pilot whales typically have 13-16 pairs of ribs, for a total of 26-32 individual ribs.

Barnacles form a symbiotic relationship with whales by attaching themselves to the whale's skin or baleen plates. The barnacles benefit from the whale's movement, which provides them with a constant flow of food-rich water. In return, the barnacles can cause some drag on the whales, affecting their swimming efficiency and potentially increasing energy expenditure.

Toothed whales, like dolphins and porpoises, typically have one blowhole on top of their heads. This singular blowhole allows them to quickly surface, take a breath, and expel air before diving back underwater.

1000 kilos is an equivalent to 1 tonne

Shamu, the famous orca from SeaWorld, was not buried as she was too large for traditional burial. Shamu was a stage name used for several orcas throughout the years, and they were all either cremated or disposed of by other means after their deaths.

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world, covering approximately 63 million square miles and occupying nearly half of Earth's water surface. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Antarctic in the south, and is known for its vastness and diverse marine life.

There are estimated to be around 10,000 to 25,000 blue whales left in the world. They are listed as endangered, and conservation efforts are in place to protect this species from further decline.