High-Speed Escapes Help Sei Whales Avoid Predators

🤯 Did You Know (click to read)

Orcas are among the few natural predators capable of targeting large baleen whales.

Sei whales can accelerate rapidly, which may help them evade predators such as orcas, particularly in open-water environments.

💥 Impact (click to read)

Unlike slower baleen whales, sei whales are known for their agility and streamlined build, traits that likely evolved under predation pressure.

These physical advantages demonstrate how survival in the open ocean requires both size and speed.

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