Ancestors and Vertebrates
Whales and hummingbirds are categorised as vertebrates, which means they are both animals with backbones. Both of them evolved from terrestrial creatures. Some experts think that a small, furry, four-legged creature that existed around 330 million years ago is the ancestor of both whales and hummingbirds.
Metabolism
The metabolism of hummingbirds and whales is one similarity. Hummingbirds drink a lot of nectar, which is rich in sugar and requires a lot of energy to keep their wings continuously flapping. Whales, on the other hand, don't use a lot of energy to stay warm because they live underwater and have a relatively slow metabolism.
However, in order to power their movements during a hunt, they need an enormous amount of energy. The high fat content of their meal, such krill or small fish, is where they get this energy.
Migration
The ability to migrate is another similarity between hummingbirds and whales. To go to their breeding or wintering areas, hummingbirds have been known to travel hundreds or even thousands of miles in the air. Similar to how some whale species may migrate thousands of miles, this is also known. For instance, grey whales travel to the warm seas off the coast of Mexico from their feeding areas in the Arctic to mate and give birth.
Both species have exceptional adaptations that have developed over time to enable these long, energy-intensive migrations, which demand a lot of preparation and energy.
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Keyword(s)
Terrestrial Creatures: Animals are that can survive and reproduce on land.
Metabolism: The chemical reactions that take place inside a living thing to keep it alive.
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