The Blue Whale: Giants of the Ocean Facing Extinction
The blue whale (*Balaenoptera musculus*), the largest mammal on Earth, once thrived with an estimated population of 275,000 before 1910. Today, only 10,000-14,000 remain, with decreasing numbers in areas like the Gulf of Mexico. Classified as endangered, these massive creatures can reach lengths of 100-120 feet and produce calls up to 188 decibels, audible over hundreds of miles. They primarily eat krill and give birth to calves weighing up to 16,000 pounds. The main threats include hunting for meat and blubber, highlighting the urgent need for legal protections against whaling.
The Blue Whale: Giants of the Ocean Facing Extinction
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Richard Perez Blue Whale BalaenopteraMusculus
Estimated population before 1910-1966 were 275,000and for today is 10,000-14,000 In Gulf of Mexico in 1924 11,000-12,000 and the blue Whale are classified as endangered And found in every oceans in the world.
The blue Whales are the largest mammal on earth. They are 100 - 120 feet The blue Whale are the loudest animal on earth their call reaches levels up to 188 decibels low frequency whistle can be heard for hundreds of miles over 120 decibels are painful for a human.
They eat mostly krill (small shrimp-like crustaceans) female glues birth to 1 calf every 2/3 year baby drinks 100 - 150 gall of milk per day born weighing 12,000 – 16,000 pounds
Problem People will kill them to eat them… and for blubber/oil
Impact Mess up food chains if when extinct
Prevention Make laws to make whaling illegal (killing of whale)
