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Realistic Baleen Whale Toy ~
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	Plastic Baleen Whale F603 B36 - Baleen Whale, 2 3/4-inch plastic US $2.00

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The 12 species of baleen whale are divided into 4 families: right whales, pygmy right whales, gray whales and rorqual whales. Females are larger than males. The blue whale is the largest baleen whale and the largest animal on the planet. A mature whale's average weight is about 70 tons and they measure up to 85 feet. At an average of 20 feet and 5 tons, the pygmy right whale is the smallest and most mysterious baleen whale. It is rarely seen at sea and little is know about it. Baleen whales have 2 blow holes and long plates of strong, flexible baleen hanging in a row from their upper jaws, for which the whales are named. Huge volumes of ocean water are strained through the comb-like baleen to capture the krill, zooplankton, crustaceans and small fish these aquatic mammals feed on.

Our baleen whale has a black upper body, blue lower body and white baleen. He has grooves on his throat which identify him as a member of the rorqual (Norwegian for furrow) family. Rorqual whales have 25-90 throat grooves that expand accordian-like when feeding. Please note! This small baleen whale toy is made of solid plastic and does not actually float in water. We think he'd make a wonderful addition to your sea-life diorama or school project. He can also be used as a toy or added to your animal collection. Be sure to look over our other whale toys and gifts.