Marine Mammal Nursing and Behavior

The video explains how they can stay submerged for up to 20 minutes but usually surface every 5 minutes to breathe. Newborns can swim to the surface independently but need encouragement from their mothers. The mother ensures the newborn follows nature's course. Within hours of birth, the calf begins nursing from the mother, strengthening their bond.

How long can these marine animals stay underwater before needing to surface?

• 30 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

What is the typical interval at which these animals surface for air?

• Every 2 minutes

• Every 5 minutes

• Every 10 minutes

• Every 15 minutes

What role does the mother play when the newborn swims to the surface?

• She teaches the newborn to dive deeper

• She encourages and ensures the baby follows natural instincts

• She ignores the newborn

• She swims away to find food

How soon after birth does the calf begin to feed?

• Within a few minutes

• Within a few hours

• Within a day

• Within a week

Where does the calf nurse from?

• From the mother's mouth

• From the mother's tail

• From the mother's back

• From the mother's flippers