Category: Aquatic Animals

  • What Do Whales Eat? (Carnivores or Omnivores)

    What Do Whales Eat? (Carnivores or Omnivores)

    Most big whales are omnivores. They eat both zooplankton and small fish, which they find in vast swarms or schools, and feed at the bottom of the food chain. Zooplankton is eaten by Right Whales (Eubalaena). Water copepods (a type of tiny crustacean) and other microscopic zooplankton can be strained by their finely fringed baleen.…

  • Are All Whales Dangerous? (Or any of them)

    Are All Whales Dangerous? (Or any of them)

    When you talk or think about the whales, one thing that will come to your mind is that they are very dangerous. You might be thinking because of their size and big deadly bodies. No doubt that they are really big and are one of the biggest ocean predators but at the same time this…

  • What Does Octopus Eat? Carnivores or Omnivores (With Video)

    What Does Octopus Eat? Carnivores or Omnivores (With Video)

    Underwater, the octopus is among the most fascinating organisms. There are almost 300 or more species of octopus in the world, belonging to the order Octopod. Despite its resemblance to the squid, the octopus having eight legs is its own species. They can be found in a variety of aquatic settings, ranging from corals to the deepest sections…

  • How Does A Whale Get Pregnant? (With Videos)

    How Does A Whale Get Pregnant? (With Videos)

    During mating season, whales are known for performing elaborate love songs. Females and males can both make sounds, but only males can compose extended songs that can last anywhere from a few minutes to over a half-hour. Scientists who have examined the songs have discovered that they fluctuate with the seasons, almost as if the…

  • Will Whales Attack Boats? (Both Killer Whales and Others)

    Will Whales Attack Boats? (Both Killer Whales and Others)

    The orca has a romantic image associated with folklore and myths, implying that it is simply a part of their culture. Many incidences of people and killer whales building ties and bonds have been documented throughout history, ranging from helping one another hunt to just meeting out at sea. It’s seductive to assume that, unlike…