Here Are Some Interesting Facts About Blue Whales
1. Blue Whales Can Grow More Than 100 Feet Long
They are gigantic. Generally ranging in length from 80 to 100 feet (24 to 30 meters), the longest one ever recorded was a magnificent 108 feet (33 meters) long. That's about as long as three school buses lined up end to end.
2. They Can Weigh as Much as 30 Elephants
The average weight for these gentle giants is 200,000 to 300,000 pounds (90,000 to 136,000 kilograms), or about 100 to 150 tons. Some can weigh as much as 441,000 pounds (200,000 kg), or 220 tons. For comparison, an adult African bush elephant weighs up to 6 tons, so it may take 30 or more elephants to equal the weight of one blue whale. Wow!!! Amazing right?🤥
3. They Have Big Hearts
9. They Have Long Life Spans
Blue whales are among the planet’s longest-lived animals. The oldest blue whale they’ve discovered this way was calculated to be around 100 years old, though the average life is thought to last around 80 to 90 years.
11. Their Future Remains Uncertain
While commercial whaling is no longer a threat, recovery has been slow and new threats plague blue whales, like ship strikes and the impact of climate change.