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A Cetacean is a family of (how can I put this) mammals that include whales, porpoises and dolphins of any speices. In this family there are about eighty living species. A cetacean that can live up to 30 years is I think a Common Dolphin.

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Someone already answered this, but I'll give it a shot just for the heck of it.

 

Cetacean is the category of aquatic mammals.

This includes dolphins, whales, and porpoises.

I'm thinking there are roughly eighty-five or so species, but I'm not entirely sure. Something around that number.

 

As for the species that can live up to thirty or more years, I am guessing it to be the Bottlenose Dolphin. I am a little uncertain on this one, though.

 

I've actually skimmed a lesson on this in school, so I should hopefully have my facts straight. xP

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Here is my edited version then:

 

Cetacean is the category of aquatic mammals.

This includes dolphins, whales, and porpoises.

I'm thinking there are roughly eighty-five or so species, but I'm not entirely sure. Something around that number.

 

Orcas (Killer Whales) seem like a plausible choice for me. They eat squid and live around 30 or so years. Not certain however.

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What is a Cetacean?

A cetacean is a marine mammal, this includes porpoises, dolphins, and whales. They are carnivorous and have no hind fins.

 

How many species are there?

There is said to be about 76 species of cetaceans, composed of about 66 species of toothed whales and 10 species of baleen whales.

 

What is the name of a Cetacean that can live up to 30 years? Hint: they eat Squids.

The Delphinapterus leucas or better known as the beluga whale lives about 25-30 years and feed on squid.

 

 

EDIT: How about... number 7? Thanks Ellie!

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Isabel got the right answer. Great job everyone! You were all very close.

 

They say there are AROUND 88 species (generally) of Cetaceans so any of those answers are right. I was thinking of the Beluga Whale. Dolphins and Orcas actually live longer than 30 years. Dolphins live 40 years, but some Scientists have said Dolphins live about 25 years in the water. They're not entirely sure, though.

 

The key of the answer was actually the Cetacean that eats Squids. The years they live are a debate because, they're not really accurate.

 

Isabel pick a number between 1-26 and edit your post.

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I sent your prize to the account you wrote on your Sign-Up form.

 

 

Don't worry to those who don't get the right answers. You will have plenty of time and chance to get one right. Like I said before, if you guys enjoy this contest, I can always make a Part 2,3,4,etc :). And just so you know, this isn't the only PPB on the list.

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Darn, I missed this question - and I would have been able to answer it too. :(

 

Oh well - I hope I'll catch another one sometime.

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I also missed the question, although unlike you I didn't have a clue as to what the answer was :P

 

Good question though Ellie, lets hope I catch the next one!

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Subject: Math

Level: Easy

Answer: Short or Long. You choose again.

 

2) Can you find four consecutive prime numbers that add up to 220?

 

 

 

*NOTE* If you post and you want to change your answer, you have to post again. That way I can keep track of who answers first. Good luck!

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yay math! my favorite subject!

 

This one took a long time (for me anyways) I got 47, 53, 59, and 61

 

Those DO add up to 220, by the way ;)

 

EDIT : I pick Number 4. :)

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Hang in there for a second, Ellie.

I might post my answer in a minute or so. I gotta do some double checking.

 

Update: Zac seems to be correct. Prime numbers have always been a burden with me (For reasons unknown) so I really have no facts to add.

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Darn, I missed it again! Damn my need for sleep! :P

I am so gonna catch the next one, even if it kills me! *waits*

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Meh, I'll just wait until a question coincides with the time I happen to be logged on.

 

And congrats Zac!

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Congrats Zac! You have won a set of 5 books! I will send you the set in a few.

 

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Subject: World History

Level: Medium-Hard (for some people it is)

 

3) When did the First Olympics started? And where? Explain an event that happened during the first Olympics.

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The first Olympics were started in about 770 B.C. in Ancient Athens, Greece, though there they were not only athletic games there was also, music, oratory, and theater performance. These contests were held in honor of Zeus, and it was thought all wars would stop during them.

 

 

Edit:I pick #3

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