blue whale
the mighty blue whale
an animal – mammal – a deep sea and ocean living mammal – lives in water but breathes air – streamlined body with shades of bluish-grey; grows to 100 feet (30 m) long and weighs 180 tonnes; feeds on very small shrimp-like animals called ‘krill’, small fish and rarely squid; lives for about 30 years; found in the deep seas and oceans of the world
female ~~ cow
baby ~~ calf
group ~~ school, herd, pod
voice (call) ~~ whale song
It is the world’s largest animal that has ever lived on the earth. Hunted to near extinction (killing all the animals of this species so that there is no one of its kind living on the earth) but this gentle giant is believed to be brought back to considerable numbers at present. BC Kumar, an English Language Teacher, taught in numerous countries including Ethiopia, Oman and India, shares his knowledge and passion for the English Language.
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This air-breathing water mammal lives its entire life in the salt waters.
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