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North Atlantic Right Whale
By: Justin
Physical CharacteristicThe North Atlantic
Right Whale can be up to 45-50 ft.
The North Atlantic Right Whale weighs 70 tons. Females are larger.
The North Atlantic Right Whale is black with white on their undersides
Eating Habits/DietThe North Atlantic
Right Whale is a carnivore.
It eats zooplankton and krill.
PopulationThe North Atlantic
Right Whale population is found on the east coast of the United States and Canada.
LIFESPANThe North Atlantic
Right Whale can live up to 50 to 100 years.
HABITAT/RANGEThe North Atlantic
Right Whale’s habitat is from Nova Scotia to the southeastern United States.
The whale migrates the length of the east coast.
ADAPTATIONSColor: The North
Atlantic Right Whale’s color helps them blend in.
Baleen: The North Atlantic Right Whale’s baleen helps it filter small zooplankton and krill.
Fins: The North Atlantic Right Whale’s fins help it swim.
FUN FACTSThe North Atlantic
Right Whale’s mating season is during winter.
They are slow swimmers-only swim 6 mph!
They usually travel in small groups
ENDANGERED BECAUSEThe North Atlantic
Right Whale is endangered because of human activity, fishing gear, habitat degradation, and ship strikes.
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