General Classification
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These fantastic marine mammals rule the oceans.
Kingdom:Animalia Phylum:Chordata class:MammaliaOrder:CetaceaFamily:BalaenopteridaeGenus:BalaenopteraScientific Name:Balsenoptera musculusCommon Name:Blue WhaleOther Name(s):Northern, Southern, Pygmy
Group:MammalNumber Of Species:3Location:Oceans worldwideHabitat:Polar and subtropical waters
Colour:Grey, Blue, White, BlackSkin Type:SmoothSize (L):25m - 30m (82.5ft - 100ft)Weight:100tonnes - 160tonnes (220,000lbs - 352,000lbs)Top Speed:20kph (13mph)
Diet:CarnivorePrey:Krill, Crustaceans, Small FishPredators:Humans, Killer Whale pods
Lifestyle:DiurnalGroup Behaviour:Solitary
Life Span:30 - 45 yearsAge Of Sexual Maturity:10- 15 yearsGestation Period:11 -12 monthsAverage Litter Size:1Name Of Young:CalfAge Of Weaning:8 months
Conservation Status:EndangeredEstimated Population Size:Less than 20,000Biggest Threat:Climate change
Most Distinctive Feature:Pleats on neck and two blow-holesFun Fact:The largest animal on Earth!
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