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Blue Whale
Mammal
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived — bigger even than the mightiest dinosaurs — gliding through the open ocean and feeding on tiny shrimp-like krill.
💡 Fun Facts
- The largest animal to have ever lived, weighing up to 190,000 kg!
- A blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an elephant.
- They can consume up to 4 tons of krill a day.