The fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), also known as the finback whale or common rorqual, is a species of baleen whale and the second-longest cetacean after the blue whale. The biggest …

2024年11月22日 · The fin whale is the second-largest whale species on earth, second only to the blue whale. It is found throughout the world’s oceans. It gets its name from an easy-to-spot fin …

Next to the blue whale, the fin whale is the second largest mammal in the world. They have a distinct ridge along their back behind the dorsal fin, which gives it the nickname "razorback.” …

The fin whale is 18–27 metres (59–89 feet) long, with short baleen and 56–100 grooves along its throat and chest. It is found in all the world’s oceans, in groups of a few to several hundred. …

2023年7月26日 · The fin whale is one of the fastest cetaceans in the world. It has been nicknamed 'the greyhound of the sea' on account of its streamlined shape and high speed. …

Fin whales are the second largest species of whale after blue whales. The two species are closely related, but fin whales have more pointed heads and are more streamlined than their giant …

Truly handsome individuals, fin whales have long, slender bodies that can grow up to a whopping 80 feet in length. With a distinct ridge running behind the dorsal fin, in the USA they have …

2022年8月9日 · Distinguishable by the ridge along their backs and two-toned lower jaws, fin whales were hunted relentlessly by commercial whalers throughout the mid …

2018年3月15日 · The fin whale is a member of the Mysticete (mustached) suborder of whales. The second largest whale on the planet, fin whales reach 70 to 80 feet in length and weigh 40 …

Fin whales are the second largest species of whale; A fin whale killed in Antarctica was found to be around 111 years old! They have been documented breeding with blue whales, giving birth …