Environment, Ecology & Biodiversity MCQs


Q.  Which of the following whales can be easily identified by the white calluses on their heads?

a. Humpback Whale
b. Antarctic Minke Whales
c. North Atlantic Right Whale
d. None of the above


ANSWER: See Answer
 
The North Atlantic right whale is a baleen whale. At present, they are among the most endangered whales in the world. They feed on plankton and are usually found in coastal waters.
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