Whales are some of the largest and most fascinating animals on Earth. They belong to the order Cetacea, which includes all whales, dolphins, and porpoises. There are two main types of whales: baleen whales and toothed whales. Baleen whales filter food from the water using baleen plates, while toothed whales have teeth and hunt their […]
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Blue Whales and Parts of a Baleen Whale: Free Printable
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, are part of a special group called baleen whales. These massive creatures can grow up to 100 feet long and move gracefully through the ocean. Baleen whales, like blue whales, eat tiny organisms such as krill using special comb-like structures in their mouths called baleen plates. This way […]
Antarctica: Learning About Whales
We love whales! Here are a few of the books we’ve been using Some of the children spontaneously took out the world puzzle map and globes while they examined the books about whales. I love when they start doing these things on their own! One of our parents emailed us this little gem: “You must have […]