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Blue whale

Blue whale
Photo: DataBase Center for Life Science (DBCLS) · CC BY 4.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a carnivorous mammal.

The blue whale is a species of baleen whale and the largest marine mammal in the rorqual family Balaenopteridae. Reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9–30.5 m (98–100 ft) and weighing up to 190–200 t, it is the largest animal known to have ever existed. — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Balaenoptera musculus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Balaenopteridae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Marine
Weight
154.3 tonnes
Length
30.5 m
Lifespan
110 years
Conservation status
Endangered

What does a Blue whale eat?

The blue whale is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

How big is a Blue whale?

The blue whale weighs around 154.3 tonnes and measures about 30.5 m.

How long do Blue whales live?

In the wild, the blue whale can live up to about 110 years.

Is the blue whale endangered?

The blue whale is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.

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