In this article, we will give you interesting information about the world's largest living animal, the blue whale.
Many of us try to protect ourselves from sunburn with various methods during the summer. However, we should not be the only ones complaining about this situation. The blue whale is one of the creatures that gets sunburn. When they swim close to the surface or surface, the blue whale's skin is affected by sunlight and burns.
Another human-like feature of the blue whale is that it cannot stay under water for long periods of time. The maximum time they stay under water is 30 minutes, and when this time passes, they drown. Blue whales have lungs, not gills like fish. Therefore, they cannot breathe in water. The longest dive duration ever recorded is 36 minutes.
The average dive time of blue whales for feeding is 10 minutes, but serial dives of up to 30 minutes, interrupted by brief resurfacing, have also been recorded. Sky whales, which come to the surface to breathe, project their breathing holes and shoulder areas above the water more than other whale species. This is a useful clue in determining the species.
Blue whales are also some of the most intelligent animals in the world. Studies have shown that the most intelligent creatures living in the sea are dolphins and blue whales. This is because their brains are so big.
Many expensive perfumes contain whale vomit from sperm whales and blue whales. This substance, which increases the longevity and aroma of the perfume, is called ambergris. This item is very rare and very valuable.
One of the most interesting features of sky whales is that they can continue swimming while sleeping. While asleep, 50% - 60% of their brain rests while the other part continues to work.
Comparison of Blue Whale Sizes
About 50 people can stand on the blue whale's tongue.
The blue whale's tongue weighs approximately 2.7 tons. That means it weighs as much as an elephant.
The diameter of the blue whale's aortic artery is 23 centimeters on average. A baby can crawl in it.
The lung capacity of a blue whale is 5000 liters.
The heart of a blue whale weighs 600 kilos. It's about the size of a car.
Approximately 6500 liters of blood circulates in the blue whale's body.
The age of a blue whale can be estimated by looking at the layers in its earplugs.
A blue whale can take into its mouth an amount of water equal to its own weight.
A newborn blue whale is 7.6 meters long and weighs more than an elephant.
A baby blue whale drinks approximately 400 liters of milk every day.
Blue whales are as tall as an 8-10 storey building.
The length of blue whales is equal to the length of a Boeing 737 passenger plane or three buses standing in a row.
The weight of a blue whale is equivalent to the weight of approximately 112 adult male giraffes.
Female blue whales are heavier than male blue whales.
