The Blue whale is the largest mammal on earth. They grow up to 105 feet long and can weigh 195 tons. Its flippers are usually about 10-14 inches long, so it can swim pretty fast with a maximum speed of about 30 mph. Blue Whales eat A LOT. Every day, they consume 8000 pounds of fish and krill. WOW! When they are born, they are about 25 feet long and weigh 3 tons. Blue Whale calves feed on over 100 gallons of milk a day.
Between the year 1900 and the 1960s, over 360,000 Whales were killed by hunters. Since then, Conservation departments have done more to protect blue whales. There are only around 12000 of them left now.
The whales look blue when they are under the water, but when they come up to the surface, they are actually gray. They do not typically travel in large groups when they migrate. They are usually alone in travel, sometimes in pairs.
Info:here, here, and "Ocean" by Miles Kelly
Between the year 1900 and the 1960s, over 360,000 Whales were killed by hunters. Since then, Conservation departments have done more to protect blue whales. There are only around 12000 of them left now.
The whales look blue when they are under the water, but when they come up to the surface, they are actually gray. They do not typically travel in large groups when they migrate. They are usually alone in travel, sometimes in pairs.
I'm glad you gave me more info on the blue whale thats one of my favorite animals
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