Blue whale

Balaenoptera musculus, the blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet, including all dinosaurs. Even at birth, it's larger than adults from most other animal species. The planet is covered with amazing, fascinating creatures, but the blue whale is in a league of its own. Consider the following. 1. Blue Whales Can Grow More Than 100 Feet Long They are gigantic, generally ranging in length from 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters). The longest, accurately measured blue whale is a female who was measured at 97 feet (23.5 meters)—but there are reports of blue whales that reached 108 feet (33 meters) in length. Just how big is that? Imagine three school buses back to back. 2. They Can Weigh as Much as 30 Elephants The average weight for these gentle giants is 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (90,000 to 136,000 kilograms), or about 100 to 150 tons. Some can weigh as much as 441,000 pounds (200,000 kilograms) or 220 tons. For comparison, an adult African bush elephant weighs up to 6 tons, so it may take 30 or more elephants to equal the weight of one blue whale. The heart of a blue whale may only beat twice per minute while diving. eco2drew / Getty Images The blue whale's heart is huge. It's the largest heart in the animal kingdom, weighing about 400 pounds (180 kilograms)—about the same weight as a gorilla and roughly the size of a bumper car. As a blue whale dives to feed, its giant heart may only beat twice per minute. Krill, the food of choice for blue whal...

Blue Whale Profile The Blue Whale is a marine mammal, that’s believed to be the largest animal that has ever lived, far bigger than even the largest dinosaur. They habitat the Antarctic Ocean, the North Atlantic, North & South Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are members of the order Artiodactyla and family Balaenopteridae (or ‘Rorquals’), the largest group of Baleen whales, which includes the Blue Whale Facts Overview Habitat: Antarctic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, North & South Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean Location: Virtually all oceans. Lifespan: 80 – 110 Years Size: 80 – 108 ft (24 – 30 m) Weight: 330,000 – 441,000 pounds (150 – 200 tonnes) Color: Deep Blue-Grey Diet: Krill (Shrimp-like crustaceans) Predators: No Natural Predators. However, there have been some Killer Whale attacks. Top Speed: 50 Kph (31 Mph) No. of Species: 1 Conservation Status: Endangered The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) prefer the deep ocean, rather than coastal waters or bays, and can be found living in any of the oceans located around the globe. They tend to spend the warmer months feeding in the polar regions, and will participate in extensively long migrations to the Equator as winter approaches. Blue Whales live typically between 80 and 90 years, with some reaching up to 110 years of age. They have a carnivore diet, but despite their size, these massive sea creatures prefer to eat some of the tiniest marine life. Blue Whales feast on plankton called krill, which is a small animal that rese...

The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet, weighing as much as 200 tons (approximately 33 elephants). The blue whale has a heart the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. Its stomach can hold one ton of krill and it needs to eat about four tons of krill each day. They are the loudest animals on Earth and are even louder than a jet engine. Their calls reach 188 decibels, while a jet reaches 140 decibels. Their low frequency whistle can be heard for hundreds of miles and is probably used to attract other blue whales. Whales are at the top of the food chain and have an important role in the overall health of the marine environment. During the 20th century, the blue whale was an important whaling target and even after it was protected and commercial whaling stopped in 1966, exploitation efforts by the former Soviet Union persisted. Like other large whales, blue whales are threatened by environmental change including habitat loss and toxics. Blue whales can also be harmed by ship strikes and by becoming entangled in fishing gear. Although commercial whaling no longer represents a threat, climate change and its impact on krill (shrimp-like crustaceans), blue whales' major prey, makes this cetacean particularly vulnerable. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is the body charged with regulating whaling and addressing the vast number of other threats to whales, dolphins and porpoises in our oceans such as shipping, climate change, and bycatch. WWF works to make the IWC more ...

Blue whales are blue-gray in colour with lighter gray mottling in the form of large spots, which appear as if they were dabbed on with a huge paintbrush. The lower surfaces of the flippers are lighter gray or white in some instances. The blue whale has been called the The blue whale is found alone or in small groups in all oceans, but populations in the Southern Hemisphere are much larger. In the Northern Hemisphere, blue whales can be seen regularly in the

The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet, weighing as much as 200 tons (approximately 33 elephants). The blue whale has a heart the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. Its stomach can hold one ton of krill and it needs to eat about four tons of krill each day. They are the loudest animals on Earth and are even louder than a jet engine. Their calls reach 188 decibels, while a jet reaches 140 decibels. Their low frequency whistle can be heard for hundreds of miles and is probably used to attract other blue whales. Whales are at the top of the food chain and have an important role in the overall health of the marine environment. During the 20th century, the blue whale was an important whaling target and even after it was protected and commercial whaling stopped in 1966, exploitation efforts by the former Soviet Union persisted. Like other large whales, blue whales are threatened by environmental change including habitat loss and toxics. Blue whales can also be harmed by ship strikes and by becoming entangled in fishing gear. Although commercial whaling no longer represents a threat, climate change and its impact on krill (shrimp-like crustaceans), blue whales' major prey, makes this cetacean particularly vulnerable. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is the body charged with regulating whaling and addressing the vast number of other threats to whales, dolphins and porpoises in our oceans such as shipping, climate change, and bycatch. WWF works to make the IWC more ...

Blue whales are blue-gray in colour with lighter gray mottling in the form of large spots, which appear as if they were dabbed on with a huge paintbrush. The lower surfaces of the flippers are lighter gray or white in some instances. The blue whale has been called the The blue whale is found alone or in small groups in all oceans, but populations in the Southern Hemisphere are much larger. In the Northern Hemisphere, blue whales can be seen regularly in the

Blue Whale Profile The Blue Whale is a marine mammal, that’s believed to be the largest animal that has ever lived, far bigger than even the largest dinosaur. They habitat the Antarctic Ocean, the North Atlantic, North & South Pacific and Indian Oceans. They are members of the order Artiodactyla and family Balaenopteridae (or ‘Rorquals’), the largest group of Baleen whales, which includes the Blue Whale Facts Overview Habitat: Antarctic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, North & South Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean Location: Virtually all oceans. Lifespan: 80 – 110 Years Size: 80 – 108 ft (24 – 30 m) Weight: 330,000 – 441,000 pounds (150 – 200 tonnes) Color: Deep Blue-Grey Diet: Krill (Shrimp-like crustaceans) Predators: No Natural Predators. However, there have been some Killer Whale attacks. Top Speed: 50 Kph (31 Mph) No. of Species: 1 Conservation Status: Endangered The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) prefer the deep ocean, rather than coastal waters or bays, and can be found living in any of the oceans located around the globe. They tend to spend the warmer months feeding in the polar regions, and will participate in extensively long migrations to the Equator as winter approaches. Blue Whales live typically between 80 and 90 years, with some reaching up to 110 years of age. They have a carnivore diet, but despite their size, these massive sea creatures prefer to eat some of the tiniest marine life. Blue Whales feast on plankton called krill, which is a small animal that rese...

Balaenoptera musculus, the blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet, including all dinosaurs. Even at birth, it's larger than adults from most other animal species. The planet is covered with amazing, fascinating creatures, but the blue whale is in a league of its own. Consider the following. 1. Blue Whales Can Grow More Than 100 Feet Long They are gigantic, generally ranging in length from 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters). The longest, accurately measured blue whale is a female who was measured at 97 feet (23.5 meters)—but there are reports of blue whales that reached 108 feet (33 meters) in length. Just how big is that? Imagine three school buses back to back. 2. They Can Weigh as Much as 30 Elephants The average weight for these gentle giants is 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (90,000 to 136,000 kilograms), or about 100 to 150 tons. Some can weigh as much as 441,000 pounds (200,000 kilograms) or 220 tons. For comparison, an adult African bush elephant weighs up to 6 tons, so it may take 30 or more elephants to equal the weight of one blue whale. The heart of a blue whale may only beat twice per minute while diving. eco2drew / Getty Images The blue whale's heart is huge. It's the largest heart in the animal kingdom, weighing about 400 pounds (180 kilograms)—about the same weight as a gorilla and roughly the size of a bumper car. As a blue whale dives to feed, its giant heart may only beat twice per minute. Krill, the food of choice for blue whal...

Balaenoptera musculus, the blue whale, is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet, including all dinosaurs. Even at birth, it's larger than adults from most other animal species. The planet is covered with amazing, fascinating creatures, but the blue whale is in a league of its own. Consider the following. 1. Blue Whales Can Grow More Than 100 Feet Long They are gigantic, generally ranging in length from 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters). The longest, accurately measured blue whale is a female who was measured at 97 feet (23.5 meters)—but there are reports of blue whales that reached 108 feet (33 meters) in length. Just how big is that? Imagine three school buses back to back. 2. They Can Weigh as Much as 30 Elephants The average weight for these gentle giants is 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (90,000 to 136,000 kilograms), or about 100 to 150 tons. Some can weigh as much as 441,000 pounds (200,000 kilograms) or 220 tons. For comparison, an adult African bush elephant weighs up to 6 tons, so it may take 30 or more elephants to equal the weight of one blue whale. The heart of a blue whale may only beat twice per minute while diving. eco2drew / Getty Images The blue whale's heart is huge. It's the largest heart in the animal kingdom, weighing about 400 pounds (180 kilograms)—about the same weight as a gorilla and roughly the size of a bumper car. As a blue whale dives to feed, its giant heart may only beat twice per minute. Krill, the food of choice for blue whal...

Blue whales are blue-gray in colour with lighter gray mottling in the form of large spots, which appear as if they were dabbed on with a huge paintbrush. The lower surfaces of the flippers are lighter gray or white in some instances. The blue whale has been called the The blue whale is found alone or in small groups in all oceans, but populations in the Southern Hemisphere are much larger. In the Northern Hemisphere, blue whales can be seen regularly in the