Question 1: Which species of whale are we swimming with?
- Sperm whale
- Minke whale
- Blue whale
Correct Answer: Sperm whale
Fact: Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales. With a massive head comprising one-third of their body length, they possess the largest brain of any creature on Earth. These deep-diving mammals use click-like vocalizations to communicate and to find objects through echolocation.
Question 2: Which country created the world’s first marine protected area for sperm whales?
- Australia
- Norway
- Dominica
Correct Answer: Dominica
Fact: Dominica's protected area aims to safeguard the habitat of sperm whales in the waters surrounding the country. Regulations within the Caribbean reserve aim to minimize human impact while supporting research and ecotourism.
Question 3: What is the filter-feeding system used by some whales known as?
- Blowhole
- Baleen
- Rostrum
Correct Answer: Baleen
Fact: Baleen acts as a natural filter during feeding. Composed of keratin plates, it forms a flexible curtain in the mouths of baleen whales. As these massive creatures gulp seawater, they use their baleen to filter out small organisms like krill and plankton, which make up the majority of their diet.