Which kind of whale is more closely related to humans in the evolutionary chain, baleen or toothed?
Imagine the evolution of life as a bush that starts with few branches and grows into many. The branches of life that lead to whales and humans diverged in the late Jurassic. In fact, the group that eventually became whales also diverged into manatees, elephants, and hoofed mammals. Whales differentiated into toothed and baleen after they diverged from the branch that became humans (as well as bats, rodents, sloths, anteaters, and carnivores). Therefore, all whales are equally related to humans. BACK TO WHALE INDEX OR ANSWER FILE Whale and dolphin protection Q: Why doesn’t the government try harder to protect whales and dolphins? A: The government is meant to be a reflection of society, so what is important to society is important to the government. If the government doesn’t value whales and dolphins, that means there are probably people in our society who do not value whales and dolphins (and the variety of species in the world). This is why it is important for the people to be educate
