Whale Baleen
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Whale Baleen
Whale baleen is a special filtering system inside some whales' mouths. It looks like long, flexible plates and helps whales catch tiny food like krill.
Habitat: Oceans
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Interesting facts
Baleen is made of the same stuff as our hair and nails.
Baleen whales can eat tons of food each day!
Some baleen can be over 10 feet long!
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How to identify Whale Baleen?
Compare shape, texture, structure and where you found it. Worn shells, feathers, pine cones, coral and bone can look like something else entirely. Nature Find Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.
Where is Whale Baleen usually found?
Oceans
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