Do whales clean their ears? And what might a scientist learn from a whale’s earwax? Whale expert Nikki Farmer joins us as we discover God’s amazing designs in whales.

Here’s our trail map:

• What Is A Cetacean?
• How Does A Whale’s Blowhole Work?
• How Do Whales Communicate With Each Other?
• What Can We Learn From A Whale’s Earwax?
• What Are The Two Main Types Of Whales?
• How Can We Filter What We Take Into Our Hearts And Minds?

Resources Mentioned and used for Research:

Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/ocean

Get full lesson guides in  the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club

Nikki Farmer’s Website: http://becausegodcalleditgood.com/

Christian Liberty Press Nature Reader 5: Ocean Book: https://www.christianbook.com/christian-liberty-press-nature-reader-book/9781629821719/pd/821724?event=ESRCG

Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/

Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/

Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/

Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/

Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“But test everything. Keep what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (NCV) 

“Don’t live the way this world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. And you will agree that what he wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NiRV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

Cetacean: A group of marine mammals including whales, dolphins, and porpoises. 

Blowhhole: A hole (or two in some species) at the top of a whale’s head allowing it to breathe. It exhales air out of the blowhole.

Echolocation: A way God designed some animals to locate things by sound and echoes. 

Odontocetes: Whales with teeth (toothed whales).

Mysticetes: Whales with baleen (baleen whales).

Baleen: Plates of bristle-like structures that allow baleen whales to filter their food and take in only what they need.