01-14-2020, 12:29 AM
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The bowhead whale is one of the largest whales. This stocky whale grow to 15 - 18 m (50 - 60 ft) in length and weigh over 60 tonnes. Large individuals can reach 20 m (66 ft) and weigh up to 100 tonnes !
The bowhead whale is capable of breaking through sea ice 30 to 60 cm thick with it's massive skull. It has the thickest blubber of any animal, about 43 – 50 cm (17–20 in) that protects it from freezing in the cold Arctic waters.
The bowhead whale has the largest mouth of any animal. With it's huge mouth wide open, its large enough to park a midsize SUV inside.
Bowhead whales are known to be the longest-living mammals, living for over 200 years.
