Only Whale Experts Can Pass This QUIZ

Burtland Dixon|Animals|18 Apr 2023

What do you call it when a whale slaps the water with their tail?

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Retry Correct Incorrect When a whale slaps the water with its tail, it causes a tremendous splash. Slapping the water with their tail earns the name of lobtailing. Experts think it’s for mating purposes.
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What do you call it when a whale slaps the water with their tail?

  • Lobtailing
  • Dovetailing
  • Happy slaps
  • Slap-tails
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