Whale

Whales are large marine mammals belonging to the order Cetacea. They possess streamlined bodies, blowholes located on the top of their heads for breathing, and horizontal tail flukes for propulsion. There is a wide diversity of whales, including baleen whales (e.g., Blue Whale, Humpback Whale) and toothed whales (e.g., Orca, Sperm Whale). Baleen whales filter small fish and plankton from the water using baleen plates; toothed whales hunt larger prey such as fish, squid, or even other marine mammals. Whales are key species in marine ecosystems, with many exhibiting complex social structures and migratory patterns.