Incredibly, Blue Whales are graceful swimmers cruise the ocean at over 8km/h, and can reach speeds of over 30km/h.[whale]
Blue whales have few predators but are known to fall victim to attacks by sharks and killer whales, and many are injured or die each year from impacts with large ships.[whale]
Sperm whales can dive as deep as two miles into the water, and their bodies have unique physiological adaptations to allow them to survive the intense cold and crushing pressure of these dives. They can limit circulation to the brain and other organs, slow the heart to 10 beats per minute to conserve oxygen, and collapse the lungs and rib cage to withstand pressure.[whale]
The beluga whale is the only member of the cetacean order capable of facial expressions.[whale]
Whales help to reduce climate change.[whale]
Another name for whales is cetacea, which is from the Greek word Keto, who was the goddess of sea monsters.[whale]
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