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Choose a Page:Does the killer whale deserve its ...What is a sea mammal?Why do whales sing?Which is the biggest whale?Why do whales spout?*How does a whale leave a 'footprint'?*Are mermaids real?Why do dolphins beach themselves?What is a narwhal's tusk used for?Why does the elephant seal have an...How did the right whale get its name?How does a seal keep warm?What is the difference between a s...Why does a walrus have tusks? How does a whale leave a 'footprint'? When a whale dives, the up-thrust of its tail drives water toward the surface. On the surface this can be seen as a round, calm area of flat water, known as a whale's footprint. A right whale   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Nature Chapter: Sea Mammals