Where do blue whales live? Detailed answer

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Where do blue whales live?

First of all, what are blue whales? For most of us, all whales are the same. We do not think that there are many types of whales. Scientists divide whales into two groups: toothless and toothed. Some whales have whalebones hanging from the corners of their mouths. Whalebone - sinewy, keratinized substance, framed by a fringe along the entire length of the mustache from the inside. With these whiskers, whales filter a large amount of food from the water.

Baleen whales are the largest animals that have ever lived on Earth. More than dinosaurs? Yes! The blue whale, the largest member of this group, can reach 30 meters in length and weigh more than 110 tons, and even the largest dinosaurs did not reach this size. There are three families of baleen, toothless whales: right whales, minke whales, gray whales. Blue whales are the largest of the minke whales. They are found in seas around the world. There is no particular area or ocean that they would prefer.

These huge animals feed mainly on small fish or crustaceans, krill. The whale takes a mouthful of water and closes it. Gradually, he presses his tongue against the mustache hanging from the upper jaw. This way the sea water flows out and the food remains in the whale's mouth. Baleen whales differ from toothed whales in many ways, and sometimes it’s even hard to believe that they are relatives.

Author: Likum A.

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