Blue whale - Wikipedia
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal and a baleen whale. Reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9 m (98 ft) and weighing up to 199 t (196 long tons; 219 short tons), it is the largest animal known ever to have existed.
10 Largest Whale Species on the Planet - WildlifeTrip
2021年10月27日 · Count down the top largest whales species on the planet to learn more. 10. Minke Whale (up to 35 feet or 10.5 meters) The first on the list is the Minke whale, which is typically a black, dark grey or even slightly purple color. Minke whales are a type of baleen whale, which makes them carnivorous.
What is the Biggest Whale? | Smithsonian Ocean
As the largest animal known to have ever existed on our planet, blue whales can reach lengths of up to 100 feet (approximately 30 meters), dwarfing other marine mammals in sheer size. Gray whales, not pictured, can reach up to 49 feet (14.9 meters). This size places them among the larger species of whales.
10 Biggest Whales in The World - American Oceans
Whales are among the largest animals on planet Earth and are also fascinating creatures. But which are the biggest whales? Below, read about the ten largest whale species. We’ll rank them from the blue whale–the largest animal in the world–to the minke whale, which still reaches an astounding size. Then we’ll answer all your FAQs.
Blue whale, facts and photos - National Geographic
Blue whales are the largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth. These magnificent marine mammals rule the oceans at up to 100 feet long and upwards of 200 tons. Their...
11 Facts About Blue Whales, the Largest Animals Ever on Earth - Treehugger
2024年7月15日 · Balaenoptera musculus is the largest animal ever known to have lived on the planet, including all dinosaurs. Even at birth, it's bigger than adults from most other animal species....
Blue whale | Facts, Habitat, & Pictures | Britannica
2024年10月30日 · blue whale, (Balaenoptera musculus), the most massive animal ever to have lived, a species of baleen whale that weighs approximately 150 tons and may attain a length of more than 30 metres (98 feet). The largest accurately measured blue whale was a 29.5-metre female that weighed 180 metric tons (nearly 200 short [U.S.] tons), but there are ...
What is the biggest whale? Top 10 largest and smallest listed - USA TODAY
2022年10月21日 · Top 10 biggest whales. According to wildlifetrip.org, the 10 largest whales are as follows: Blue Whale - 98 feet; Fin Whale - 90 feet; Sperm Whale - 67 feet; Right Whale - 60 feet;...
Top Ten Largest Whale Species With Pictures & Amazing Facts
2021年5月13日 · Blue Whale: the world's largest whale. The largest whale species is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus). Not only is the blue whale the largest living whale, but it is also the largest species ever to have lived on Earth. The longest recorded blue whale measured 30 meters (98 ft) from nose to tail, and the heaviest recorded was 219 tons (199 ...
Blue Whale Facts: Complete Guide To The Largest Animal
2023年7月27日 · The blue whale (scientific name Balaenoptera musculus) holds the distinction of being the largest known animal ever to have lived on Earth, with individuals reaching up to 100 feet (30 meters) in length and weighing as much as 200 tons. The species is characterized by a mottled bluish-grey body and a broad, flat head.