THIS IS A BLUE WHALE.
Whales are very large animals. They can grow up to 100 ft. or more in
length. They can weigh up to 200 tons or more. Whales live in families
called pods. These pods vary in numbers and consist of family members and
family friends. Whales live in these families their whole life. Group
living is safer when other whales or sharks attack. It also makes it
easier to find food. Whales are always migrating. They travel to find
food, breed and have young.
Whales do not have eyelids. They rely on thick oily tears to protect their
eyes. Whales hear from little holes behind their eyes.
Whales talk to each other by making high pitched sounds like whistles,
clicks, squeaks, rattles, and groans.
To help protect the whales from extinction please DO NOT throw nets,
fishing lures, or other fishing gear ocean.