How many buses are equal in size to a blue whale?
3
How many buses are equal in weight to a blue whale?
15
What does the ocean provide which allows the blue whale to grow so big?
lesser effect of gravity/ buoyancy
Blue whales have one of the quietest calls in the animal kingdom? True or False
False - loudest
The sound of their call can go up to how many decibles?
188
What does their voice have the power to overcome? (2 machines)
jackhammers and jet engines
whale songs have been recorded from over ______ miles away.
500
a blue whales age can be determined by its .....
earwax
how often does a bluewhale's earwax renew?
every 6 months
what is the name of the build up of wax
earplug
how can earwax be used to calculate the whale's age?
by counting the layers, like a tree
what is the average lifespan of a blue whale?
80-90 years
what was the age of the oldest whale recorded?
110 years old
How many tons of food can Blue whales eat in a day?
4 tons
4 tons is more than the weight of an ...
African Elephant
What does the Blue Whale's diet mainly consist of?
Krill
