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 …
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 …
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 …
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
The Anatomy of a Blue Whale - Whale Watch Western Australia
Learning about the anatomy of the Blue Whale enables us to better understand and appreciate the beauty of the Blue and their larger than life way of living! Weighing in at 200+ kilograms …
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; …
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 …
Ocean Giants | Whale Fact Sheet | Nature - PBS
2012年3月21日 · The Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is named for its mottled blue-gray color. Its underside can have a yellowish hue due to the micro-organisms, known as diatoms, …
Blue Whale - A-Z Animals
2024年11月15日 · Blue whales have sleek, streamlined bodies to aid in their navigation through the ocean. Their smooth skin is a mottled grey-blue color, while their underbellies can have a …
Blue Whale - U.S. National Park Service
2021年5月21日 · Blue whales are bluish grey dorsally and somewhat lighter underneath. The head is uniformly blue, but the back and sides are mottled. When viewed through the water …