Bowhead Whale

Herausgegeben:Miller, Frederic P.; Vandome, Agnes F.; McBrewster, John

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The Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus), also known as Greenland Right Whale or Arctic Whale, is a baleen whale of the right whale family Balaenidae (some think they are a sub-species of Right whale). A stocky dark-colored whale without a dorsal fin, it can grow to 20 meters (66 ft) in length. Estimated maximum weight of this thick-bodied species is 136 tonnes (134 LT; 150 ST), second only to the Blue Whale, although the Bowhead lags behind several other whales in maximum length. The Bowhead spends all of its life in fertile Arctic waters, unlike other whales that migrate for feeding or reproduction. The Bowhead was an early target for the whaling industry, and its population was severely depleted before a whaling moratorium was introduced in 1966. The population is estimated to be over 24,900 worldwide, down from an estimated 50,000 before the commencement of whaling. The Bowhead is also notable for its long lifespan, which makes it perhaps the longest-living mammal on earth. This animal holds the record for having the largest mouth in the world.

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• Verlag: Alphascript Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 100
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786130228446
• ISBN-10: 6130228449
• Artikelnr.: 27980845