A simple cation (obtained from a single atom) takes its name from the name of the element. 3. A simple anion (obtained from a single atom) is named by taking the first part of the element name (the root) and adding the letters IDE. 4. Write the name for the compound by combining the names of the ions.
1 Blue whales give birth after 11 â 12 months of pregnancy and it is estimated that female whales give birth every 2 â 3 years.  killer whale have a pregnancy period of 15 â 18 months, however it is believed that the average pregnancy period is about 17 months. (Females killer whales give birth every 3 â 5 years).
Birth Seasons. The birth of a new baby whale, known as a calf, usually occurs during the birth season for that specific type of whale. Orcas, for example, tend to give birth in the spring or fall, while blue and humpback whales do so in the winter.ursing Habits. Whales, like humans, spend a great deal of time nursing their young. Killer and humpback whale calves nurse just a few hours after birth and continue to do so for a year or more.