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1. Whales are a kind of:
2. The very largest whales eat:
3. The female blue whale, the largest whale on earth, weighs ___ times what the largest land animal, the male African elephant weighs. Take the weight for an average animal.
4. 50 to 70 percent of a whale's body weight is:
5. This whale is an all-time champion diver, known to reach depths of up to 3 km. underwater for up to two hours. What kind of whale is it?
6. The Narwhal, a common northern 'white whale', is known for:
7. All whales have a dorsal (back) fin?
8. Killer whales get their name because they constantly attack bathers and divers.
9. Unique tuneful vocalization and considerable aerobatics are typical behavior of:
10. There is now one prevalent theory on why whales beach themselves.
11. Name the most famous literary whale:
12. Which species of dolphin is most commonly found near tuna shoals?
13. Which of the following is not a whale or a dolphin?
14. Commercial (as opposed to ritual) whaling originated in which region, one which still participates in the practice?
15. Sperm whales got their name from 18th century whalers because:
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