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Huge blue whales inhabit our oceans. Scientists are studying them and learning more and more about them all the time. They have learned many things, but how much do you know? Can you answer these questions?
How many gallons of air can a whale’s lungs hold?
How many krill can a blue whale eat in a day?
What is covering a blue whale’s eyes?
How large is a blue whale’s throat?
How much weight will a baby blue whale gain every day?
Find out more about blue whales and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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14 Fun Facts About Blue Whales - Caitlind L. Alexander
14 FUN FACTS ABOUT
BLUE WHALES
by Caitlind L. Alexander
A LearningIsland.com
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We have used many sources to research these facts and they are accurate at time of publishing. The more we explore the wonders of our world, the more information we are discovering.
Editor: Jennifer Robinson
Pictures by NOAA unless otherwise noted
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(c) Copyright 2010 Caitlind L. Alexander. All rights reserved.
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14 Fun Facts About Blue Whales / Caitlind L. Alexander
Summary: A brief look at some interesting facts about blue whales.
1. Blue Whales. Juvenile Literature. 2. Cetaceans. Juvenile Literature.
Created in USA
Reading Level: 4.6
Words: 1949
Ages 8 and up.
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Huge blue whales inhabit our oceans. Scientists are studying them and learning more and more about them all the time. Here are some fun facts they have learned.
Fact 1: A blue whale’s lungs can hold 5,000 gallons (18927 liters) of air.
A blue whale is a huge animal so it needs a lot of air to send oxygen to its muscles. When a blue whale takes a breath, it is a HUGE breath. A blue whale’s lungs can hold 5,000 gallons (18927 liters) of air.
A standard sized bathtub holds about 42 gallons (159 liters) of water before it starts to spill out
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