Grey Whale
Manufacturer: Schleich
Grey Whale
Grey Whales are a dark slate-gray in color and covered by characteristic grey-white patterns, scars left by parasites which drop off in the cold feeding grounds. They lack the numerous prominent furrows of the related rorquals, instead bearing two to five shallow furrows on the underside of the throat. The Grey Whale lacks a dorsal fin, instead bearing several dorsal 'knuckles'.The whale feeds mainly on benthic crustaceans which it eats by turning on its side (usually the right) and scooping up the sediments from the sea floor. It is classified as a baleen whale and has a baleen, which acts like a sieve to capture small sea animals taken in along with sand, water and other material. Mostly, the animal feeds in the northern waters during the summer; and opportunistically feeds during its migration trip, depending primarily on its extensive fat reserves. Article size in mm (L x W x H):268 x 90 x 68. Realistic handpainted 1:32 scale model.