Whales

Baleen Whales

Blue Whale – The largest animal on Earth, reaching up to 100 feet and weighing 200 tons. They feed on krill.

Humpback Whale – Known for their long pectoral fins and acrobatic breaching behavior, they sing complex songs.

Gray Whale – A migratory species with a rough, barnacle-covered body, famous for long coastal migrations.

Fin Whale – The second-largest whale, sleek and fast, sometimes called the "greyhound of the sea."

Minke Whale – The smallest baleen whale, known for being curious and often approaching boats.

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) – Found in Arctic waters, they have the thickest blubber and longest lifespan (over 200 years).

Right Whales – Slow-moving whales with large heads covered in callosities, once heavily hunted for their oil-rich bodies.

Sei Whale – A fast-swimming whale that prefers deep offshore waters, feeding on small fish and plankton.