What does this number measure?
A very large baleen whale that feeds mainly on krill. Displayed dimension: representative length.
Compare the stated dimensions
The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.
Source and limitations
Dimension checked in a primary source that was consulted.
Naturalistic illustration of Blue whale; anatomy, texture and coloration are interpreted. This is not a photograph.