Marine Mammals

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What do Manatees and Dugong primarily feed on?

Back

Sea grass.

Front

What is the likely outcome for a whale that is beached?

Back

It will most likely die.

Front

What is the primary food source for Polar bears?

Back

Seals.

Front

What are mammary glands used for in marine mammals?

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To produce milk.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a use for blubber in a marine mammal?

Back

Attack prey.

Front

What is a marine mammal?

Back

A marine mammal is a warm-blooded vertebrate that is adapted to living in the ocean.

Front

Name two examples of marine mammals.

Back

Dolphins and whales.

Front

What is the purpose of blubber in marine mammals?

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To keep warm, provide buoyancy, and serve as a food reserve.

Front

How do marine mammals breathe?

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They breathe air through lungs, using blowholes or nostrils.

Front

What adaptations do marine mammals have for swimming?

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Streamlined bodies, flippers, and a layer of blubber.