The blue whale is believed to be the largest mammal that ever lived.National Geographic: Blue Whale Profile A blue whale can weigh up to 200 tons and because of its rarity, populations are unknown. It is the most endangered of the great whales.Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game: Blue Whale
They are mostly found in the Indian and Pacific oceans. Despite their size, they are not fierce predators, and feed mostly on krill.National Geographic: Blue Whale Profile
Adults typically reach speeds of 30 mph when traveling short distances, but move about half that when moving in groups or with younger whales.Panda.org: Blue whale
Blue Whale Books and Related Merchandise
Amazon.com: Blue Whales: Books
Wold Wildlife Fund: Gift Center and Blue Whale Adoptions
Save The Whales: T-Shirts
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Fast Facts
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Kingdom
Animalia
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Phylum
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Class
Mammalia
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Order
Cetacea
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Suborder
Mysticeti
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Family
Balaenopteridae
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Genus
Balaenoptera
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Can live for around 50 yearsWWF: Blue Whale
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Dive for 10 - 20 minutes periodsPanda.org: Blue whale
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Eat 4 tons of krill per day
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A group of blue whales is called a podNational Geographic: Blue Whale Profile
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Their heart is the size of a Volkswagen BeetlePanda.org: Blue whale
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They can be louder than a jet enginePanda.org: Blue whale
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The tongue weighs more than an elephant
