var arrayFacts=[ "Ancient Animals.

Gray whales are one of the oldest living mammals on earth. The species reaches back some 30 million years, and has seen countless other species come and go. Centuries ago they were even hunted by a giant shark that has since gone extinct.

There are only 2 stocks of Gray whales left in the world, one off the Coast of California and one off the coast of Korea. They were once abundant but suffered a near catastrophic population decline during the 1700s. The Gray whale population was given protection in the first half of the 20th Century, and has since rebounded.", "Fight like devils...

Gray whales are also known as devilfish. Inuit hunters and whale fisherman noticed the Gray whales’ habit of fighting back when they were hunted.

They have a hard head and would charge the boats at full speed, knocking them sideways into the ocean. The hunters claimed Gray whales “fought like devils,” hence the name. When left alone though, Gray whales are actually quite friendly.", "Long Vacation

The Gray whale has the longest yearly migration of any mammal in the world. All told their annual trip can be as long as 13,000 miles.

The trip begins in fall when the Northern ice begins to push them southward towards Mexico. The reach their destination in about mid-January and can be seen between Monterey and San Diego. The point of the trip is not only warm water but also breeding and birth.", "Extra Baggage

At any one time, a Gray whale may carry as many as a hundred pounds of parasites. Their gray skin is scattered with large patches and scars caused by parasites that imbed themselves in the whale’s skin across their head, back and tail.

Gray whales are friendly animals and will sometimes approach boats and allow whales watchers to touch their skin. The tourists can feel the damage done by these parasites. It is a thrilling experience for people, and, apparently, pleasurable for the whales.", "Bottom-feeders.

To eat, the massive Gray whale plunges to the bottom of the ocean, turns on its side, and sucks up seaweed and other food.

Some believe that while they are on their long journey from the Arctic to Mexico the whales eat nothing at all. During their migration, they live off their blubber."];