The scientific name for the Blue Whale is Balaenoptera
musculus.
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Description of the habitat The habitat for the blue whale is
almost every ocean on earth. The lowest number of blue whales is in
the North Atlantic Ocean, but most live in the southern
hemisphere.
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Interesting facts about the Blue Whale : It is the largest
mammal on earth. It eats plankton and krill, fish that are a lot
smaller than itself. Its swimming speed can reach 30 km/h.
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Why is the Blue Whale endangered? People hunt it for blubber.
People are polluting its habitat. Climate change affects its
habitat and food resources.
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Why it is important to save the Blue Whale? It is the largest
mammal on our planet. It keeps the plankton and krill population
balanced. It is not a threat to humans.
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Solutions to help the Blue Whale survive. Stop polluting the
oceans. Stop ALL whaling.
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Research Sources NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Nov. 12,
2009; Whales On-Line Nov. 12, 2009; Humane Society International
Nov. 12, 2009; Worsley School On-Line Nov.12, 2009;