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There are different types of whale. They don't tend to chew since they don't have the same kinds of teeth as cows, sheep or human beings. For example, some eat only krill which are tiny shrimp-like creatures that are gulped up and the water squeezed out before they are swallowed. Some eat slightly larger fish like tuna and some go for penguins and seals.

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