baleen

and of course humpback whales.These are all baleen whaleswhich use hairy baleen plates instead of teeth to trap their prey.

For most of the year, the Gulf of Mexico is teeming with marine life,from tiny crustaceans to massive baleen whales.But every summer, disaster strikes.

The whale must then expel the water while retaining the yummy krill.To do this, it uses its baleen,the comb-like structure made of the same stuff our nails and hair are made of,

Meanwhile, toothed whales do use echolocation,and they and other species of baleen whalesmake social sounds, such as cries and whistles, to communicate.

These are all baleen whaleswhich use hairy baleen plates instead of teeth to trap their prey.Meanwhile, toothed whales do use echolocation,