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Why can't we ban killing whales in all countries?

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Generally because the world is not under the same government so it is not fully illegal. You also have to bear in mind that some small villages kill whales but they use every part of it and nothing goes to waste and the whale is pretty much what they survive on. Though there have been many attempts to stop illegal poaching and waste it has not totally worked.

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How much money does it take to save one whale?

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It depends on how endangered the whale species is, and which organizations are promoting it. In most scenarios, the programs promoting whale saving take more than half the money sent in to pay for staff and themselves. Look for direct organizations.

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What does adopting a whale mean? Surely you don't mean I'm going to own my own pet whale?

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You donate money to help the species, or help an individual whale in the recovering process. Often they will send you periodic updates about "your" whale, so you can see where your money is going.

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Where can I adopt a whale?

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If you research, there are many adoption agencies, some of which will send you updates and toys.

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How many whales are left in the world?

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Using current estimates, there are about 2 million whales alive today.

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What if I'm a kid and want to help? I want to be a marine biologist later on so I can help save whales.

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You can always look up fundraisers and volunteering opportunities in your area. You could also become a member of the Pacific Whale Foundation.

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What is the largest whale in the world?

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The largest whale in the world is the blue whale. It measures up to 98 ft in length with the heaviest recorded being 173 tons and most likely reaching over 181 tons.

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How much do blue whales weigh?

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Blue whales weigh up to 200 tons, or around 441,000 pounds. They generally range in length from 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters), but the longest one ever recorded was 108 feet long!

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Where can I buy a whale?

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You can't buy a whale.

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