Blue Whales – Your Guide to the World’s Largest Creature

Did you know that blue whales are not only the largest animals on the planet today, but are believe to be the largest animals to have existed, throughout the planet’s entire history? Here are some fast facts about the blue whale that you are most likely unaware of:

• The average blue whale’s lifespan is between 80 and 90 years. That means an “average” whale is probably as old as your grandparents
• The blue whale is as long as ten London city buses placed together in a straight line
• The blue whale is only truly blue when it’s in the water

The following is a list of 5 mesmerizing facts about the blue whales that not only demonstrate their gargantuan size, but also their unique lifestyle habits as well. Be sure to view the other article: Why Luxury Yachts Guarantee FABULOUS Holiday Experiences!

1) They are Enormous in Size

In all animals to have ever existed, scientists have confirmed that the blue whale has the largest of the following three: the mandibles, the brain, and the penis. This goes to show how gigantic the blue whale is. Little wonder it is one of the biggest creatures existing on earth today.

2) Giant Babies

An average baby blue whale that, for example, was born last night is already as heavy as two pickup trucks and as long as about five fully grown men stacked head to toe, assuming they all laid down on the ground. Shocking? There’s more: they add about 90kg+ in weight every day in their first year alone, while taking nothing but breast milk.

3) They are Travelers

Blue whales really love cold waters like the Arctic and Antarctica. This is because most of their favorite food is found there in great abundance. Not only that, but when they migrate, their preferred location is towards warmer waters because they are best for reproduction. Now, like car engines, when blue whales overwork themselves in hot environments for too long, they overheat.

4) They are Extremely Fast

You may be wondering that since these creatures are so massive. How fast can they go? Well, pretty fast, surprisingly. Their average speed makes them as fast as a sailfish, and when in danger, they can move at speeds equivalent to that of a gazelle.

5) They Eat a Lot

At first glance, you may think of these animals to be calm and gentle, even though they are predators—the type of predator that has no fear of ever getting attacked by any beast whatsoever. So, while you may think they probably go about the oceans eating plankton and seaweed, they are carnivores.

They feed on an animal called krill, which is only about the size of your thumb, by using a set of fringed plates in their mouth because they don’t have any teeth. What makes them foodies isn’t just that they swallow their food whole; it’s that on a good day, the average blue whale can consume about 3 tons (or more) Krill, which is just about with over 30 million Krill.

Conclusion

The story of blue whales has always been fascinating, from their size to how they eat, their color, weight, biological and economic importance. They give a breathtaking sight if you were ever to see one and learning about them is just as exciting as can be. One of the best ways to observe the magnificent blue whale species in their natural habitat, is through a whale watching cruise operator or through the use of a party boat cruise.