| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| Albino | Having little or no color in skin, eyes, and hair. |
| Blue Whale | The largest animal on Earth, living in oceans. |
| Krill | Tiny sea creatures that whales eat. |
A rare albino blue whale was seen near Loreto, a town in Mexico. This is a big deal for scientists who study whales! Blue whales are the largest animals on Earth, and this sighting happened in a place called Loreto Bay National Park. This park is special because it protects animals like these whales.
Albinism is a condition where animals have little or no color in their skin, eyes, and hair. This makes albino animals like the blue whale very rare. Scientists are excited because this whale was spotted with its baby. This shows how important Loreto is for whales to live and have babies.
Blue whales are endangered, which means they need help to survive. People in Loreto are working hard to watch and protect these whales. They have noticed that whales are coming closer to shore to eat krill, their favorite food. There is a lot of krill near the shore now, so the whales are happy and healthy!
Watching whales in Loreto has been very successful this year, with many different kinds of whales being seen.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| Animal | Animal |
| Ocean | Océano |
| Krill | Krill |
Time to discuss
- Why do you think it’s important to protect blue whales?
- What makes the albino blue whale special?
- How does having more food near the shore help the whales?
Let’s Write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph
- What did scientists learn from seeing the albino blue whale?
- Why might tourists want to visit Loreto to see the whales?
