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How do whales and dolphins move through the water?

Moving the tail fin up and down.

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  2. Moving the tail fin up and down ✔
  3. Paddling with hind legs

Why: Whales swim by moving the tail fin and lower body up and down for propulsion.

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Answer: Moving the tail fin up and down. Whales swim by moving the tail fin and lower body up and down for propulsion.

  1. Mammal en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammal
    Whales swim by moving their tail fin and lower body up and down
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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