Blue whale - Wikipedia
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal and a baleen whale. Reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9 m (98 ft) and weighing up to 199 t (196 long tons; 219 short tons), it is the largest animal known ever to have existed.
10 Biggest Whales in The World - American Oceans
Whales are among the largest animals on planet Earth and are also fascinating creatures. But which are the biggest whales? Below, read about the ten largest whale species. We’ll rank them from the blue whale–the largest animal in the world–to the minke whale, which still reaches an astounding size. Then we’ll answer all your FAQs.
10 Largest Whale Species on the Planet - WildlifeTrip
2021年10月27日 · As the largest marine mammals on the planets, whales are an incredible collection of animals that have fascinated and delighted researchers and observers alike for thousands of years.
11 Facts About Blue Whales, the Largest Animals Ever on Earth - Treehugger
2024年7月15日 · Blue whales 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 clocked in at 97 feet (23.5 meters)—but...
What is the Biggest Whale? | Smithsonian Ocean
North Atlantic right whales (Eubalaena glacialis) are among the ocean's giants, with impressive dimensions that place them well within the ranks of large marine mammals. However, regarding the title of the "biggest whale," the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) holds the crown.
Blue whale, facts and photos - National Geographic
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their tongues alone can...
Blue whale | Facts, Habitat, & Pictures | Britannica
2024年11月17日 · Blue whale, a species of baleen whale, a cetacean, that is the most massive animal ever to have lived. Weighing approximately 150 tons, it may attain a length of more than 30 meters (98 feet). Blue whales are predominantly blue-gray animals whose lower surfaces are lighter gray or white.
Top 5 Biggest Whales in the Ocean
2021年10月27日 · Here are the top five biggest whales in the ocean. Let’s count them down. 5. Bowhead Whale (59 feet) Bowhead whales live in the icy Arctic and subarctic waters. The bowhead is the fifth largest whale in the ocean, reaching up to 60 feet in length. Bowhead whales are among the heaviest animals on Earth—weighing 75-100 tons.
Blue Whale - NOAA Fisheries
2023年9月28日 · Blue whales are the largest animals ever to live on our planet. They feed almost exclusively on krill, straining huge volumes of ocean water through their baleen plates (which hang from the roof of the mouth and work like a sieve). Some of the biggest individuals may eat up to 6 tons of krill a day.
Blue Whale | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
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.