Whelks are sea snails that live throughout marine waters around the globe. A whelk produces egg cases that often wash up on beaches; you've probably seen one before! Learn more whelk facts on this episode of Animal Fact Files!
Scientific Name: family - Buccinidae
Range: worldwide
Habitat: brackish estuaries to deep waters
Size: less than an inch (2.5cm) to over a foot (30.5cm) long
Diet: worms, bivalves, fish and more
Threats: crabs, sea turtles, sea stars, urchins, and fish
Lifespan: up to 40 years depending on the species
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Whelk RANGE and HABITAT 0:00
Whelk SHELL and SIZE 0:36
Whelk APPEARANCE 1:00
Whelk DIET and THREATS 1:33
Whelk EGG CASE 2:02
Whelk LIFE CYCLE 2:14
Thanks / Outro 2:52
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