The Blue Whale : Earth's State-of-the-Art Mammal - Why is it the Diamond of Our Planet's Evolution ? Why does this Mammal highlight Peto's Paradox ? - Marine Biology and Oceanography
Description
A daily intake of approximately 4 tons of krill equates to about 3 million calories for the blue whale, the earth's largest creature.
This is a stark contrast to the mere 2,500 calories an average human requires. This comparison alone offers a glimpse into the blue whale's impressive lifestyle and biology that we will explore.
We'll also delve into the best conservation methods for this species and discuss why its size defies typical mammalian norms.
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