Let's found some fun facts on Whales, Dolphins and Seals.
Whales can hold their breaths for at least 20 minutes.
The ocean is part whale pee.
The blue whale is the largest known creature to ever inhabit the planet.
Whale "vomit" is used in perfumes.
Accumulated ear wax can tell a whale's age. The story of Moby-Dick is real.
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Dolphins have 2 stomachs. One is used for storage of food and the other is used for digestion.
Even though the average lifespan of dolphins is about 17 years, some can even live up to 50 years
Dolphins never chew their food, they swallow it as a whole. Their teeth are used only to catch their prey.
When they are asleep, one part of their brain remains alert and awake. This keeps them safe from potential predators, and enables them to breathe while sleeping.
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In the wild, seals can live for up to 30 years with females boasting a higher life expectancy than males.
Some seals can dive up to 900m in depth and some can hold their breath underwater for up to 2 hours!
Seals prefer cold sea waters and are primarily found in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Seals can sleep underwater and usually only come on land to escape predators like whales and sharks, as well as to mate, give birth, feed and moult.
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