Question

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

dolphin
pelican
otter
whale

Answer 1

The animal that was hunted to make products such as oil and material to stiffen clothing is the **whale**. Whale oil was commonly used in various applications, including as a lubricant and in the production of candles, while baleen from certain whale species was historically used to stiffen clothing, such as corsets and petticoats.