Resources Resources Whales are one of the most fascinating mammals on Earth. Whales breathe with their lungs.
Whales seem to have lost their sense of smell, since they spend little time in the air.
It's not possible to smell under water. Instead they have developed a keen sense of taste. Whales can see very well under the water, but, above the surface they cannot see well at all. If the water is dirty and mirky whales depend on their keen sense of hearing. Sounds travel faster in the water than the air, so whales hear sounds quickly, and from far away.