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The whale originally lived on land as a four legged creature. It went into the ocean and, over time, these mammals adjusted to living under water. There are many different kinds of whales. Like other mammals whales breathe oxygen; this is why they come to the surface of the ocean. They breathe the air and, often, exhale a veritable fountain of water through their blowholes.

Whales live in family units called pods. They’re extremely intelligent and communicate with each other through a complex system of sounds and body movements. The various pod families co-exist with other pod families and bond together within a larger social structure that may contain as many as 20 or 30 members. Whales travel, or migrate, long distances together. As they do they take care of each other and the calves. Members will band together to help protect sick or wounded members of the group. Older whales will watch for stragglers and help keep the entire group moving safely. Some of the males act as guardians, watching out for any dangers and then warn the group. During times of dangers each member of the group has an important role to play that helps keep everyone safe.