Blue WhalesBlue Whales((Balaenoptera musculus)Balaenoptera musculus)

By: Alan HernandezBy: Alan Hernandez

StatisticsStatistics

Lengths of blue whales range from 85ft. to 100ft.Lengths of blue whales range from 85ft. to 100ft. Blue whales can reach speeds from 10 to 15 Knots.Blue whales can reach speeds from 10 to 15 Knots. Blue whales can dive to depths of 1,650 ft.Blue whales can dive to depths of 1,650 ft. They have a lifespan of 80 years.They have a lifespan of 80 years. Blue whales can hold up to 5 tons of water and plankton Blue whales can hold up to 5 tons of water and plankton

in their mouth.in their mouth. Blue whales are an endangered species because they were Blue whales are an endangered species because they were

hunted for the oils they contained and for their size. hunted for the oils they contained and for their size. They communicate with a low frequency moans.They communicate with a low frequency moans. The biggest mammal in the WORLD!The biggest mammal in the WORLD!

HabitatHabitat

Blue whales live in Arctic and Antarctic Blue whales live in Arctic and Antarctic waters.waters.

In winter they migrate to the warmer In winter they migrate to the warmer waters of the tropic.waters of the tropic.

Blue whales originally descended from an Blue whales originally descended from an early land animal.early land animal.

Habitat MapHabitat Map

Food SourceFood Source

Plankton and KrillPlankton and Krill

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PredatorsPredators

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