January 2011
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Whale of the day
Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The Blue Whale is the largest mammal that has ever existed. It can grow longer than 33m (110ft) and weigh up to 190 tons. At least three different subspecies has been recognised; B. m. intermedia in the southern hemisphere, the slightly smaller B. m musculus in the northern hemisphere and the still smaller B. m. brevicauda (known as the Pygmy Blue Whale) which...
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