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What do Antarctic Minke whales eat?
krill
Is the minke whale commercially hunted?
Minke Whales are commercially hunted each year. Estimated of 500 - 1,000 are killed annually. The countries that kills are Iceland, Norway and Japan.
DO minke whales have teeth or do they have baleen?
Minke whales are baleen whales, not toothed ones. Hope this helped.
Why are minke whales endangered and what is their predator?
Actually neither or the 2 sub species are endangered. The common minke is least concerned and the Antarctic Minke is Data deficient but suspected to be endangered if not at risk. Their natural predator is orcas when they feed on the young. Human activity of Whaling kill around 1,000 Minke whales every year for their blubber to sell in places like Iceland and Japan.
Are minke whales fish?
No all whales are mammals.
How do minke whales eat?
They eat in same way other whales do. That is by ingesting it through their mouths. The common diet is Fish, krill or other crustaceans.
Do minke whales have enemies?
The Minke Whale has 2 enemies. The enemies are Humans and Orca/Killer Whales. Humans hunt the Minke Whales for their blubber and around 1,000 are hunted. Orcas feed on them as food but usually targets the more younger and more vulnerable minke whale.
Minke whales habitat?
the ocean
What are the minke whales enemies?
cool
What are minke whales?
They are a name given to two species of marine mammal belonging to a clade within the suborder of baleen whales. 2 sub species includes Common Minke and Antarctic minke whales. The common is least concerned but Antarctic minke is Data Deficient but suspected to be concerned.
What is so special about minke whales?
There are few interesting facts about Minke Whales, look at 2 following examples. Minke whales are generally solitary, although they can sometimes be seen in groups of 2 or 3. Minke whales are highly inquisitive and are likely to approach boats, especially younger animals.
Is Japanese whaling still happening?
Yes. They still catch sei, sperm, Bryde's, and minke whales in the North Pacific and Antarctic minke and fin whales in the Southern Ocean. They catch over 1,000 per year -- mostly minke whales.
