Key TakeawaysWorld’s biggest animal: Up to ~110 ft (33.5 m) and ~330,000 lb (150 t).Filter-feeder: Specializes in krill, using baleen plates and expandable throat pleats to engulf prey-rich water.Long-lived & far-ranging: Typically 80–90 years (recorded ~110), migrating thousands of miles each...
More and more species are being added to the list of animals at risk of extinction, while others sadly already belong to the list of extinct species. One of the most iconic examples is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), the largest animal on Earth. For decades, the blue whale has been considere...