The Beluga Whale

THE BELUGA WHALE

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The Beluga Whale is an Arctic and sub-Arctic cetacean.

It can live 35-40 years.

An adult can weigh 1,400kg, and can be 4.2m in length.

The female has a gestation period of 14-15 months.

Also known as the "Sea Canaries," Belugas are one of the most vocal of all whales.

Belugas are also called "White Whales," and their unusual 'white' colour makes them one of the most familiar of all whales.

Belugas can mimic a variety of sounds. They are very vocal communicators who use clicks, whistles and clangs. 

These whales feed on fish, crustaceans and worms.

They are related to the Tusked "Unicorn" Whale known as the Narwhal.

Their bulbous forehead (called a "melon) is flexible and can change shape.

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The Humpback Whale

THE HUMPBACK WHALE

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The Humpback Whale has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a 'knobbly' head.

Adults range in length 12-16m and weigh 25-30 metric tons.

This is a species of 'baleen' whale.

This whale can live 45-50 years. The female has a gestation period of 11 months.

These are called Humpback Whales because of the habit of raising and bending the back in preparation for a dive, accentuating the hump in front of the dorsal fin.

These whales are found in the north Pacific.

They can dive to about 200m and can stay underwater for 30 minutes.

The Humpback Whales is known for its 'magical' song, which can travel for great distances.

These baleen whales feed on tiny krill, plankton and small fish.

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The Sperm Whale

THE SPERM WHALE

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The Sperm Whale is the largest of the toothed whales.

An adult can weigh 35,000 - 57,000 kgs, and can live 60-70 years.

The female has a gestation period of 16 months.

The Sperm Whales are known for their large heads that account for one-third of their body length.

There whales are 49-59 feet.

They have the largest brain of any creature known to have lived on Earth.

The Sperm Whale has been known to dive as deep as 3,280 feet to search for squid (to eat).

They can hold their breath for up to 90 minutes on such dives.

These toothed whales eat thousands of pounds of fish and squid, about one ton per day.

The Sperm Whale is often spotted in groups (pods) of some 15-20 whales.

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The Blue Whale

THE BLUE WHALE

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The Blue Whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed.

It's length is 29.9 metres and weighs 173 tonnes.

The female had a gestation period of 10-12 months.

This whale can live 80-90 years in the wild.

The tongue weighs as much as an elephant, its heart is the size of a car, it's blood vessels are so wide you could swim through them.

The Blue Whale can be found in all of our planet's oceans, except the Arctic, and usually swim alone or in groups of 204. Where there is plenty of food, as many as 60 whales can come together.

Blue Whales eat tiny shrimp-like crustaceans called "Krill," up to 40 million each day. 

Their calls are the loudest of any creature on this Earth.

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THE KILLER WHALE

THE KILLER WHALE

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The Killer Whale is also called "The Orca."

This is a toothed whale which belongs to the oceanic dolphin family.

They can live up to 29 years in captivity.

The male can weigh 3,600 - 5,400kg, the female 1,400 - 2,700kg. The male can be 6-8m in length, the female 5-7m.

The Killer Whale gets its name by hunting and preying on larger whale species.

This whale is at the top of the food chain and have a diverse diet, from fish to seals to whales, using teeth that are 4 inches long.

Their size can be compared to a bus.

These whales are immediately recognized by their black and white colouring.

They are smart and sociable and use echolocation to communicate.

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The American Rabbit

The American Rabbit

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This bunny's coat is known to be very attractive.

The ears are rather narrow, proportioned in length and tapered. This breed can weigh 9-11 Ibs.

The White American Rabbit has white fur and red-coloured eyes. The "Blue" American Rabbit is a dark grey colour.

This breed has the 'status' of being a "Rare Breed."

These rabbits need large housing to ensure they can move around freely and get the exercise they need to remain healthy.

Well cared for American Rabbits can live 5-7 years.

The temperament of this breed of rabbit is sweet and docile.

It is known to have excellent mothering skills.

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Checkered Giant Rabbit

Checkered Giant Rabbit

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The Checkered Giant Rabbit is a breed of domestic rabbit that originated in France.

This is one of the largest breeds of rabbit.

The average lifespan of this rabbit is 5-8 years, but they can live up to 10 years in captivity.

These rabbits are good to live indoors.

A matured Checkered Giant Rabbit can weigh up to 5.4kg.

This breed of rabbit is easily recognized by its distinctive coloured markings. They are active, energetic rabbits and can be very playful.

This rabbit has a hare-like body with a long, arched back, long powerful legs and a wide head with large, broad ears held firmly upright.

This breed of rabbit has a white coat with coloured markings.

These rabbits have a calm temperament and are good-natured.

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