MIRISSA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan waters are considered a haven for the largest creatures ever to have lived, the blue whale, a rare place for a resident, year-round population to thrive. In 2021 ...

All told, about 3.5 percent of the blue whale genome comes from fin whales. “This is fantastic,” Dr. Janke said. He had previously looked for blue whale DNA in fin whale genomes and not found it.

The loudest human yell was 129 decibels. The loudest dog bark was 113 decibels. At 70 decibels, ... A blue whale's call is 20 Hz and a sperm whale’s click is about 10,000 Hz.

A blue whale's heart alone can weigh as much as a car, around 400 pounds (180 kg). Despite their massive size, they can swim at speeds of up to 30 kilometres per hour (19 miles per hour).

Containing 16 different whale species, the biggest of the baleen whales — the blue whale — measures in at a staggering 31 meters (102 feet) and 190 tons (210 short tons).

Stunning Video Shows Lucky Diver Swimming Next to Blue Whale in Maldives. Natalie Hoage. July 15, 2024 at 8:00 AM. ... The blue whale didn't seem to mind the human being next to it at all.

Despite being members of the largest species on the planet, young blue whales have long managed to elude human detection. In fact, just two blue whale births have ever been documented — off ...

All the latest science news on blue whale from Phys.org. Find the latest news, advancements, ... Only two blue whale births have ever been recorded in human history, both decades ago.

Blue whale foraging and reproduction are related to environmental conditions, study shows. ScienceDaily . Retrieved April 22, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 02 / 230228154516.htm ...

MIRISSA, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan waters are considered a haven for the largest creatures ever to have lived, the blue whale, a rare place for a resident, year-round population to thrive. In 2021 ...

Whales are best known for their massive size and the biggest among them are the baleen whales. Containing 16 different whale species, the biggest of the baleen whales — the blue whale ...