Are blue whales endangered?

Blue whales are the largest animals that live on Earth. They are spectacular both when it comes to their looks and when referring to their size. The largest blue whale is able to reach 100 to 120 feet. read more

Blue whale at sunset, Mexico. The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet, weighing as much as 200 tons (approximately 33 elephants). The blue whale has a heart the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. read more

In the past (pre whaling era) blue whales were extremely abundant (150,000 – 200,000 before whaling began) and found swimming in all of the major oceans of the world, however today it is estimated that there are now only between 1,500 – 2,500 blue whales left in existence. read more

The blue whale is not only one of the most well-known species of whale, it’s also the largest known whale in existence growing to lengths of over 100 ft and weighing more than 150 tons; although 60 – 80 ft. is more common. read more

The blue whale uses these rumbles to communicate with other whales. How You Can Help: Marine Mammal Center: Learn more about threatened marine life, report a distressed aquatic mammal, and learn how you can help their cause. read more