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From the moment they’re born, whale calves rely entirely on their mothers. Whale moms dedicate months — or even years — to raising their young, nursing them with milk that’s up to 50% fat. With this super-fatty milk, whale calves can grow remarkably fast. For example, a blue whale calf can gain around 200lbs per day!
Many whale mothers don’t eat for the first few months of nursing. Their priority is staying close to their calves to protect them from predators. Calves swim beside their mothers in a formation called “echelon,” using hydrodynamics to make swimming easier—though it makes things harder for mom
