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Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

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About

The fin whale, also known as the finback whale, is the second-largest animal on Earth after the blue whale. They have a distinctive asymmetrical coloration, with the right lower jaw being white and the left lower jaw being dark.

Habitat

All major oceans

Diet

Carnivorous - primarily krill and small schooling fish

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Fun Facts

Fin whales can grow up to 85 feet (26 meters) in length and weigh up to 74 tons.
They are capable of swimming at speeds up to 23 mph (37 km/h).
Fin whales produce low-frequency sounds that can travel vast distances underwater.

Conservation

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