Whale Facts

- The largest whale is the blue whale, that grows to over 110 feet long.

- Blue whales have a lifespan of more than 80 years.

- The sperm whale has the largest brain in the animal kingdom; it weighs about 20 pounds.

- Whale milk contains 25 to 50 percent fat.

- A social group of whales is called a pod.

- Humpback whale songs can last for up to 30 minutes.

- A humpback whale’s lifespan is about 45-50 years.

- A male whale is called a bull, while a females whale is called a cow.

- The killer whale is not a whale; it belongs to the family of dolphins.