Biodiversity Conservation And Wild Life Question 25
Question: Blue whale is placed under:
Options:
A) Endangered
B) Critically endargered
C) Rare
D) Extinct
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is a marine mammal belonging to the baleen whale suborder Mysticeti.
Reaching a maximum confirmed length of 29.9 meters (98 feet) and weight of 173 tonnes (190 tons), it is the largest animal known to have ever existed.
Blue whale is placed under endangered.