Aquatic Animals - Facts for Kids

Baby Orcas learn to swim in the slipstream of their mother’s wake, which helps them save energy while swimming!

A seahorse’s eyes can move independently, allowing them to look forward and backward at the same time!

Baby blue whales gain up to 200 pounds (91 kg) every day during their first year of life!

Sharks are carnivores (meat-eaters), though the largest sharks like whale sharks and basking sharks are filter feeders that eat tiny plankton!

Box jellyfish are active hunters that can swim at speeds up to 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h) to chase prey!