THE INTERESTING WORLD OF WHALES AND DOLPHINS
An Internet Treasure Hunt

For the past few weeks, we have been reading the book Stranded by Ben Mikaelsen. In Stranded, the main character, Koby helped a whale, Lady, have her baby, Squirt. While we read the book, we also discussed many interesting facts and details about not just whales but also dolphins and manatees. In this Treasure Hunt, you will have a chance to learn more facts about these magnificent creatures in addition to what we have already discussed in class.

The questions are listed below. Before you begin your Treasure Hunt, print out this site with the questions. In order to answer the questions, you will need to use the following sites. Some of the sites have additional links so that you might view different pictures of whales and sea creatures. You might enjoy exploring these sites further after you have completed the Treasure Hunt.

TREASURE HUNT
ANSWER SHEET

NAME__________________________________

Using the links provided, answer the following questions.

1. What is the scientific name for a killer whale?__________________

 

2. Killer whales are very large animals who need to eat a large amount of food. Name three things that killer whales like to eat.

____________________ ______________________ _________________

 

3. What is the one thing that makes a whale different from the other fish in the sea? _________________________

 

4. List at least 3 ways that whales are like other mammals.

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b.

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5. What makes the killer whale easily recognized?

 

6. How large can dolphins grow? How much do they weigh?

 

7. Which whale has the longest flippers and how large are they?

YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR TREASURE HUNT

CLICK ON THE WEB SITE FOR KEIKO THE WHALE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS FASCINATING CREATURE