The Blue Whale (scientific name Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal that ever lived, on land or water. Blue Whales reach approximately 75-100 feet long!!  They weigh up to 180 tons ( 36,000 lb.). The Blue whales are Baleen Whales with their blowholes ( 2 ) slightly above the head. Blue Whales nurse their young and breathe air.

Blue Whale is the largest animal that ever lived, on land or water.

The Blue Whales are endangered because of man hunting them. Now there is a law protecting them.
 
 

 
 

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