10 Incredible Facts About Blue Whales
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7 August 2024
Blue whales are the largest known animals to have ever existed, with some reaching lengths of up to 33 meters. Here are some fascinating facts about them
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1. Blue whales can weigh up to 180 metric tons (200 tons), equivalent to the weight of about 50 elephants
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2. A blue whale's heart alone can weigh as much as a small car, pumping blood through its massive body
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3. The tongue of the blue whale is as big as an elephant
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4. Blue whale calves are the biggest babies on Earth. The newborn calf will weigh as much as 2,700-kilograms
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5. When a blue whale's mouth is fully expanded, its capacity is big enough to hold up to 90 metric tons of water and food, which is approximately the weight of 130 adult humans
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6. A blue whale can consume as many as 40 million krill per day, which ends up weighing close to 8,000 pounds of food on a daily basis
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7. Despite their size, blue whales can swim at speeds of up to 30 kilometers per hour (19 miles per hour)
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8. Blue whales produce incredibly loud sounds, with some vocalizations reaching levels of up to 188 decibels
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9. Blue whales have a distinctive mottled colour pattern, with a blue-gray back and white underside
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10. Blue whales live typically between 80 and 90 years, with some reaching up to 110 years of age
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