Whales come to the water’s surface for air. Sometimes they breach. They jump high out of the water. They land back in the water. Sometimes whales slap the water with their tails. Scientists believe the slap is a warning. It tells other whales there is danger nearby.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
Whales have thick fat on their bodies. It helps them stay warm in cold water. How do you stay warm when it is cold outside?
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Have you read about other ocean mammals? How are those animals similar to or different from whales?
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Whales migrate and swim across the ocean. What other animals migrate?
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