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Comparative sizes of whales

Comparative sizes of whales

Comparative sizes of whales

As this diagram shows, the blue whale is huge – the world’s largest animal. It can measure up to 30 metres long and weigh up to 150 tonnes. Maximum lengths are shown here.

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