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Blue Whale — printable fact sheet
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Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
The blue whale is the largest animal known to have ever existed, reaching lengths of up to 30 meters (98 feet) and weighing as much as 180 metric tons. Its long, slender body is bluish-grey with lighter spots, and it is equipped with a massive mouth that contains baleen plates f…
Did you know?
- A single blue whale tongue can weigh as much as an elephant.
- Blue whales have hearts as large as small cars, and their calls can be heard over hundreds of kilometers underwater. Despite their size, they are graceful swimmers and can reach speeds of up to 20 miles per hour in short bursts.
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