Endangered
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
The largest animal known to have ever lived, feeding mainly on tiny krill.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Open ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
70–90 years
Size
Length 24–30 m; weight 100,000–180,000 kg
Scientific Name
Balaenoptera musculus
About Blue Whale
The largest animal known to have ever lived, feeding mainly on tiny krill.
Fun Fact
A blue whale's heart can be about the size of a small car.
Where Blue Whale Lives
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North Pacific Ocean
, United States
Antarctic Ocean
, United States