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These awe-inspiring beings can reach lengths of up to 85 feet and weigh an astonishing 200 tons
Have a two-chambered stomach and a multi-chambered heart that can pump several hundred gallons of blood per minute
Enabling them to survive in the ocean's cold depths
Highly social and frequently gather in pods comprising numerous members ranging from a few to several hundred individuals
They communicate by producing a variety of low-frequency sounds through their blowholes, including moans, whistles, and songs
Graceful swimmers, capable of diving over 600 feet deep and holding their breath for up to 30 minutes
Filter feeders relying on baleen plates to gather nutrients
The baleen plates are long flat structures made from keratin, the same protein found in human hair and nails
These plates hang down from the roof of their mouths, forming bristle curtains that trap tiny organisms, such as krill and plankton