Blue Whale: Krill, small schooling fish, herring, anchovies, and other small organismsFin Whale: Tropical and subtropical regions around continental shelves and slopes
Blue Whale: Summer in higher latitudes and winter in lower marginsFin Whale: Found primarily along Antarctica and South America, it travels northward in summer.
Blue Whale: Solid social bonds and lifelong relationships with family members and pods.Fin Whale: More vocal and boisterous than Blue Whales, known to travel in pairs or small groups.
Blue Whale: Active hunters, echolocation being its preferred hunting technique.Fin Whale: Filter feeders - strain out tiny organisms (krill and small fish)
Their diets also vary significantly; Blue Whales feed on krill, small schooling fish, herring, anchovies, and other small organisms, while Fin Whales feed primarily on squid.
Though both are highly intelligent and social animals that can captivate us with their beauty and grace even from a distance, understanding their traits can help us appreciate them for who they truly are as individuals.