Blue whale | Facts, Habitat, & Pictures | Britannica
6 天之前 · Blue whale, a species of baleen whale, a cetacean, that is the most massive animal ever to have lived. Weighing approximately 150 tons, it may attain a length of more than 30 meters (98 feet). Blue whales are predominantly blue-gray animals whose lower surfaces are lighter gray or white.
The anatomy of a whale - BBC Earth
Like all other whales, the blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus, evolved from a four-legged mammal that lived on land some 48 million years ago and grew just 1.8m long. This common ancestor, called Pakicetus, foraged in streams and some …
The Anatomy of a Blue Whale - Whale Watch Western Australia
The Anatomy of a Blue Whale. 2nd April 2020. The largest creature to have ever lived on our planet has the most extraordinary anatomy one could imagine. Every structure is mammoth and designed for the Blue Whale to achieve incredible feats for an individual of their size.
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.
The record-setting anatomy of the blue whale: a look inside the …
2019年2月18日 · Discover the many records held by the planet's all-time biggest animal, as we reveal the superlative biology inside a blue whale
Blue Whale Facts | Anatomy, Diet, Migration and Reproduction
Blue whales are solitary animals, often traveling alone or in small groups. They communicate rough, loud, low-pitched moans and whines, which animals and humans can hear many miles away. Adult blue whales may perform mating calls during mating periods.
Anatomy and Physiology - New Bedford Whaling Museum
Blue whale anatomy image by Uko Gorter. Cetacean body structure is similar to most other mammals with tails, except for the missing hind limbs. Ribs are not attached to the vertebrae; only the first pair connect to the sternum. Openings for nostrils, their blowholes, are …
Blue Whale - A-Z Animals
2024年11月15日 · The blue whale possesses a small dorsal fin near the rear of its body and pectoral flippers (up to 20 feet long) to aid its maneuvering. It relies heavily on its enormous rubbery tail, or fluke, which provides it with power and stability and helps to propel the massive creature through the ocean.
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 tongues alone can...
Blue Whale - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
The blue whale is an extremely large marine mammal, with a long, torpedo-shaped body. They have blue-gray colored skin, with a slightly lighter colored underside; they have two pectoral fins, a small dorsal fin on their backs, and a large fluke.