The largest animal ever still exists today. Balaenoptera musculus more affectionately known as the Blue Whale dwarfs any living creature past or present (dinosaurs included). Below you will find a collection of facts about this magnificent mammal. We will also attempt to put its mind-boggling size and weight into perspective.
SIZE MATTERS
- The largest ever recorded Blue Whale measured 108 feet (33 meters) in length! Typical adult Blue Whales tend to measure approximately 75-100 feet (22-30 meters). To put this staggering length into perspective we’ve compared it to some more recognizable objects:
