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How do blue whales look after their offspring?

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They are weaned at 10 months of age. The calves stay with their mothers until they reach sexual maturity from 6 to 10 years. Then they form pods of 2 or 4 young male or female whales and look for mates. read more

When the whale is born the first thing the mother has to do is bring the baby whale to the surface so that it can take its first breath of fresh air. After that the mother might support the baby until it is strong enough to swim on its own. read more

Whales and their calves have a very strong bond. The gestation period is typically a little longer than humans and the newborn will nurse for over a year. There are variables based on species and your question doesn't specify what type of whale you're interested in. The mother will after the calf is born push it to the surface. read more

Blue whales are mammals. They feed their young with milk. They stay close by to protect them from predators, and when needed, they help bump them to the surface for air. read more

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