Aquatic Animals - Facts for Kids

Behavior & Intelligence

Dugongs can communicate with each other using chirps, whistles, and barks that can travel long distances underwater!

Basic Information

Whales are mammals, not fish, which means they breathe air, have hair (though very little), are warm-blooded, and feed their babies milk!

Some cone snail types have disappeared from areas where coral reefs have been damaged!

In some jellyfish species, eggs develop while attached to the female’s oral arms, providing protection until they develop into swimming larvae!

The crystal jellyfish is completely transparent except for its bright glowing ring, which helps it attract prey in dark ocean waters!