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True Facts About Bowhead Whales

  • Bowhead whales have the biggest baleen (teeth) of the baleen whales
  • An adult bowhead whale can weigh between 80-110 tons
  • Bowhead whales are quite distinct and can be recognized by being all black except for under their lower jaw which is all white
  • They are very slow swimmers cruising between 2-7 mph, but when in danger can reach speeds of 10-12 mph for short durations when in danger
  • We have no way to age a bowhead whale as their skin doesn't age, best estimates come from spear tips or bullets in the blubber putting some at almost 300 years old
  • With an estimated population of only 8,000-12,000 world-wide bowhead whales are an endangered species
 



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