Giants · EN Endangered
Blue Whale
Balaenoptera musculus
The largest animal that has ever existed — bigger than any dinosaur — hunted to the edge in the 20th century and still slowly recovering.
EN · Endangered
Overview
The largest animal that has ever existed — bigger than any dinosaur — hunted to the edge in the 20th century and still slowly recovering.
mammalmarinewhale
Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~10,000–25,000 |
| Trend | increasing |
| Last assessed | 2018 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Cetartiodactyla |
| Family | Balaenopteridae |
| Range | All oceans |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Its heart alone is roughly the size of a small car.
- Its call is louder than a jet engine and crosses whole oceans.
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art print
Blue Whale art print
Museum-grade art print from the Blue Whale plate.
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plush
Blue Whale plush
Museum-grade plush from the Blue Whale plate.
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notebook
Blue Whale notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Blue Whale plate.
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