Eco-Pros
Environmental Education on the Web
What currently living species has a
heart the size of a small car and a tongue as heavy as an elephant?
BLUE WHALE
(Balaenoptera musculus)
The largest living animal
Status:
Alaska endangered species
Federal endangered species
The Blue Whale is about as long as 5 elephants in a row
American Cetacean Society Fact Sheet on Blue Whales
Underwater and aerial photos
Beautiful underwater photos. Video - see and hear a Blue Whale blow
(requires QuickTime - wait for it to load and then you can replay multiple times
by clicking on the triangular arrow)
The Times (London)
