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In most cases feeding season occurs during the warmer spring and summer months when the rich abundance of fish, krill, squid and other marine life travel to the colder regions as the ice begins to melt and the habitat becomes more suitable to their needs.
In the wild, dolphins and whales obtain freshwater (a requirement for all mammals) from eating live food such as fish and squid (they do not drink). In captivity, they are fed dead fish that have lost a significant amount of water in the process of being frozen and thawed (Sikorski et al. 1976).
There are over 80 species of odontocete, from the huge sperm whale to tiny, dog-sized porpoises. Dolphins, pilot whales and beaked whales are also odontocetes. These whales catch their food, such as squid and fish, by either sucking them into their mouths or by grabbing and biting.
20 sty 2022 · Ever wondered whether whales can burp, and why they don't drown when they gulp down gallons of water and krill? New research may just hold the answer.
29 lut 2024 · “When it comes too many whale species,” adds Friedlaender, “we still don’t even know where they give birth or how they find and follow their food.” Antarctic sea ice—water that freezes, expands, and melts in the ocean—regulates the global climate, buttresses ice sheets, and circulates ocean water.
Understanding what whales eat can provide insights into their behavior and migration patterns. It can also shed light on the health of our oceans. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the dietary habits of whales.
I have a vivid childhood memory of sitting under the Blue Whale model hanging in the Natural History Museum in London, eating an ice cream and wondering “How in the world did that whale get so big?” These days we are closer to knowing the answer.
