Blue Whale Trivia

Study Notes

The Blue Whale is a marine mammal that can be found in all of the oceans around the globe.
They prefer the deep ocean, and will migrate to the Equator as winter approaches.
They have a carnivore diet, and can consume as many as 40 million krill, or 8,000 pounds (3,600 kg) of it daily.
The blue whale was once hunted for whale oil, but their population has not grown back to previous levels.
Due to their size, the blue whale is relatively safe from predators.
Blue whales make few friends in the ocean, and prefer to live in solitude.
The blue whale is the world's largest animal and the loudest animal.
The blue whale has incredible hearing.
The blue whale forms bonds and has feelings.
A blue whale calf grows fast and has a huge appetite.
The blue whale resembles a well-known sea craft.
The steering equipment is relatively small on a blue whale.
Killer whales rarely attack adult blue whales, but may prey on young calves occasionally.
Ship strikes are a threat to blue whales, although relatively minor.
The blue whale is a large marine mammal that can reach lengths of over 30 meters.
The blue whale is the largest animal on earth and can weigh up to 200 metric tons.
The blue whale is found in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
The blue whale is a mammal and is classified as a cetacean.
The blue whale is known to feed on squid, small fish, and plankton.
The blue whale is one of the most endangered animals on earth and has been classified as a threatened species.
Studies suggest that reducing the speed limit of vessels in shipping lanes helps reduce strikes by 80%.