Whales
Dive into the depths with Learning Mole’s “High Five Facts About Whales”! This video is a deep exploration of these majestic marine mammals, delving into their diverse species, behaviors, and extraordinary adaptations. From the colossal size of blue whales to the intricate songs of humpbacks, we’re about to uncover the essential facts that make whales awe-inspiring inhabitants of the ocean. So, raise your hand for a high-five and join us as we explore the high-fiving facts about whales. It’s a celebration of the seas, tails, and the magnificent presence of these gentle giants! 🐋🌊🌟✋
Transcription for Whales
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Today we are going to learn five wonderful facts about whale fact number one, whale are the largest animals on earth, and there are around 90 different species of whales. The blue whale is the biggest of the all growing up to 100 feet or 30 meters long and rain as much as 200 tons, which is 181 metric tons. To put this in perspective, a blue whales heart alone can weigh as much as a small car, and a tongue is so massive that 50 people could stand on it.
Fox number two, whales are mammals and need to breathe air to survive. They have a special blow hole on top of their heads that they use to breathe. When they exhale the release, a powerful spout of air and water vapor back and reach up to 20 feet high. Some whale, like the sperm whale, can dive as deep as 6,500 feet, which is 2000 meters, and they can hold their breath for up to 90 minutes while searching for food such as giant squid. Fact number three, whales are known for their beautiful and complex songs, particularly humpback whales.
These songs can last for hours and they used them to communicate with each other over long distances sometimes as far as 100 miles away. Researchers believe that male humpback whales sing these intricate songs to attract females during mating season or to establish their territory. Fact number four, whales are famous for their long distance migrations, traveling thousands of miles each year to find the best feeding and breeding grounds. Gray whales, for example, undertake one of the longest migrations of any animal covering up to 12,000 miles on a round trip between their feeding grounds in Arctic and their breeding grounds in the warm waters of Mexico.
During these journeys, whales often swim close to the shore making it possible for people to spot them during whale watching tours. Fact number five, whales have different diets depending on their species and feeding habits. Some like the blue whale are filter feeders and consume huge amounts of tiny shrimp light creatures called crill by taking them water and then filtering after crell using belline plates in their mouth. Others like the orca or killer whale are apex predators and can hunt seals, dolphins, and even other whales. ORs use a technique called echo location to find their prey, emitting high pitch clicks and listening for the returning echoes to determine the location and distance of their targets. I hope you enjoyed my five wonderful facts about Wales. See you soon.
