
Blue Whale
Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) Aerial image of a blue whale Family: BalaenopteridaeSpecies: Balaenoptera musculusLength: 20 to 30 m. The biggest specimen was 33.3m, captured in the Southern Ocean.Weight: 75 to 130 metric tons.Life expectancy: Confirmed at least 50 years, estimated to reach 70-90 years, with an inferred generation time of 31 years. Diet: Primarily Krill (euphausiids) and copepods....