Question

Which animal was hunted to make such products as oil and material to stiffen clothing?

whale
otter
dolphin
pelican

Answer 1

The animal that was hunted to make products such as oil and material to stiffen clothing is the **whale**. Whale oil was historically used for lighting, lubrication, and as a base for various products, while baleen from certain whale species was used to stiffen garments, such as corsets and petticoats.