Q. With reference to whales, consider the following statements:
- Baleen whales filter feed using baleen made of keratin.
- Toothed whales include species like dolphins and orcas.
- Sperm whales are capable of swallowing a human.
- Humpback whales primarily hunt large prey like seals.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
Only three
Notes:
- Baleen whales filter feed using baleen made of keratin: This is correct. Baleen acts as a filter to capture small prey like krill and plankton.
- Toothed whales include species like dolphins and orcas: This is correct. Toothed whales have teeth and actively hunt larger prey.
- Sperm whales are capable of swallowing a human: This is correct, but such occurrences are extremely rare.
- Humpback whales primarily hunt large prey like seals: This is incorrect. Humpbacks mainly feed on small fish and krill, not large prey.