Marine Mammals

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What is blubber in marine mammals?

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A thick layer of fat under the skin that provides insulation, buoyancy, and energy storage.

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What is the primary function of blubber?

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Insulation, buoyancy, and energy storage.

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What does the term 'spyhopping' refer to in marine mammals?

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The action of whales lifting their head straight out of the water.

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How do whales breathe?

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Air enters and exits through the blowhole.

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Do seals have external ears?

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No, seals do not have external ears.

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What distinguishes sea lions from seals?

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Sea lions have external ear flaps and can walk on land more easily than seals.

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What is the primary diet of most marine mammals?

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Fish, squid, and other marine organisms.

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What adaptation helps marine mammals to dive deep?

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They have specialized lungs that can collapse to withstand pressure.

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What is the purpose of a marine mammal's blowhole?

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To breathe air while swimming at the surface.

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What is the difference between a seal and a walrus?

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Walruses have tusks and are generally larger than seals.

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