What is a gray whale?
Q: What is a gray whale?
A: A gray whale is a baleen whale, which is a filter feeder, and it has a thick layer of blubber up to 10 inches (25cm) thick.
Q: Why did whalers call the gray whale a devilfish?
A: Whalers called the gray whale a devilfish because a mother gray whale would fiercely defend her calf and attack whalers, even overturning their boats.
Q: What is the migration pattern of gray whales?
A: Gray whales migrate from cold waters to the tropics each year in pods.
Q: How agile are gray whales as swimmers?
A: Gray whales are very agile swimmers.
Q: How deep can gray whales dive?
A: Gray whales can dive up to 30 minutes and go 500 feet (155m) deep.
Q: What kind of sounds do gray whales make?
A: Gray whales make grunts, clicks, and whistling sounds which may be used to communicate with other gray whales.
Q: What is the scientific name of gray whale?
A: The scientific name of gray whale is Eschrichtius robustus.
