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North Atlantic Right Whale
North Atlantic Right Whale and calf
North Atlantic Right Whale Range Map
(North Atlantic Ocean)
Latin Name
Eubalaena glacialis
Conservation Status
Endangered
Location
North Atlantic Ocean
Colour
Dark Grey/Black
Length
10 - 17 m (33 - 56 ft)
Weight
40 - 80 tonnes (39.5 - 79 tons)
Life Expectancy
- Yrs
Main Characteristics
North Atlantic Right Whales are between 10 and 17 m (33 - 56 ft) in length and they weigh between 40 and 80 tonnes (39.5 - 79 tons).
Habitat
North Atlantic Right Whales are found in the north Atlantic Ocean.
Diet
North Atlantic Right Whales feed on crustaceans.
Breeding
North Atlantic Right Whales give birth to a single calf after a
gestation period
of approximately 12 months.
The birthing interval for North Atlantic Right Whales is 3 - 6 years.
Predators
Subspecies
There are no
subspecies
of the North Atlantic Right Whale.
Interesting Facts
North Atlantic Right Whales are also known as:
Northern Right Whale
Black Right Whale
Right Whales are among the slowest swimming whales.
To read an article and see some fantastic images of Right Whales
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