Overview
Blue whales feed mainly on dense concentrations of krill, taking huge mouthfuls of water and filtering prey through baleen plates. Their low-frequency calls can travel great distances underwater.
Physical characteristics
Length2,000–3,000 cm
Weight70,000.0–180,000.0 kg
Typical lifespan90 years
DietPlanktivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
Open OceanPolar Feeding Waters
Range
Southern OceanAtlantic OceanIndian OceanPacific Ocean
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