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| In 1993 it was estimated that there were 6,000 whales in the North Pacific Ocean, and that 4,000 of those came to Hawaii. | A whales heart is so big that a small child could swim through its veins. | Humpbacks spend over 90% of their lives under the surface of the water. |
In 1993 it was estimated that there were 6,000 whales in the North Pacific Ocean, and that 4,000 of those came to Hawaii.
A whales heart is so big that a small child could swim through its veins.
Humpbacks spend over 90% of their lives under the surface of the water.
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| The earliest record of whaling was in 3000 B.C. | Since 1986, over 25,000 whales have been murdered legally for “scientific research.” | There are about 80 known species of whales. |
The earliest record of whaling was in 3000 B.C.
Since 1986, over 25,000 whales have been murdered legally for “scientific research.”
There are about 80 known species of whales.
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| A baby whale is called a calf. Whales form groups to look after calves and feed together. These groups are often made up of all female or all male whales. | The beluga is able to swim backwards. | Whales love to sing! They use this as a call to mates, a way to communicate and also just for fun! After a period of time they get bored of the same whale song and begin to sing a different tune. |
A baby whale is called a calf. Whales form groups to look after calves and feed together. These groups are often made up of all female or all male whales.
The beluga is able to swim backwards.
Whales love to sing! They use this as a call to mates, a way to communicate and also just for fun! After a period of time they get bored of the same whale song and begin to sing a different tune.