Orcas (also called killer whales) are apex predators that sit at the very top of the ocean food chain. These intelligent marine mammals are known for hunting seals, fish, and even other whales. But when you think about sharks, you usually picture them as the ultimate ocean predator. So what happens when these two top … Read more
If you’ve ever looked closely at pictures of whales, you might have noticed they’re often covered in weird white or grayish lumps. Those lumps are barnacles, small creatures that attach themselves to the whale’s skin and stay there for life. With some whales carrying hundreds or even thousands of barnacles, it raises a question: do … Read more
Whales spend their entire lives in the ocean, swimming through water just like fish do. But there’s one huge difference between whales and fish: whales are mammals, which means they breathe air just like we do. This raises a pretty interesting question. If whales breathe air but live underwater, can they actually drown? Yes, whales … Read more
Whales are the largest animals on Earth, with some species weighing over 200 tons and reaching lengths of 100 feet or more. Their size alone makes them powerful and potentially dangerous. But despite sharing the ocean with humans for thousands of years, have whales ever actually killed people? Yes, whales have killed humans, but these … Read more
Stories of people being swallowed by whales have been around for centuries. From the biblical tale of Jonah to modern news reports, these stories capture our imagination and make us wonder if it’s really possible. But with all the whale and human interactions throughout history, has a whale actually ever swallowed a person? No verified … Read more
Whales are some of the most impressive divers on the planet. They live in the ocean but breathe air just like we do, which means they need to come up for air regularly. But watching whales, you’ll notice they can disappear beneath the waves for surprisingly long periods. Just how long can whales stay underwater … Read more
Whales spend their entire lives in the ocean. They’re born in water, they hunt in water, they sleep in water, and they never come onto land. When you watch whales swimming in the deep ocean, it really looks like they belong there completely. But here’s something that surprises a lot of people: can whales actually … Read more
Sperm whales are the largest toothed predators on Earth. They can grow over 60 feet long and weigh up to 45 tons. With teeth that can be 8 inches long and powerful jaws, they look pretty scary. When you hear stories about whales and humans, it’s natural to wonder: do sperm whales eat humans? No, … Read more