Like all mammals, whale calves are nourished with milk from their mothers. Cetaceans breed seasonally, usually in warm tropical waters, and females usually have one calf every 1-3 years. The gestation times range from 9-18 months.
Whale calves can swim at or soon after birth.
Mother whales care for their young for an extended period of time, usually at least a year, feeding them milk and protecting them. Newborns have a sparse covering of hair which they lose as adults. As stated in our privacy policy , we fully respect your privacy and will not use your e-mail address for any purpose other than the newsletter subscription.