Gray whales are rather enormous baleen whales belonging to the family Eschrichtiidae. They are sometimes called grey whales, California gray whales, Pacific gray whales, or gray-black whales. Grey whales inhabit the waters of eastern and western North Pacific and are known for the longest mammal migration yearly between feeding and breeding grounds. Besides, they are usually aggressive and prefer shallow waters of the continental shelves. These marine mammals spot gray patches with the skin having white molting. Other characteristics of the gray whale include lack of a dorsal fin and very short baleen with females being larger than males.
Gray Whales have a total length between 40’-50’ (12.2-15.2 m), body height of 6.9’-8.5’ (2.1-2.6 m), and width of 10.2’-11.5’ (3.1-3.5 m). The typical weight of the Gray Whale is in the range of 30-41 tons (27-37 metric tons). Gray Whale have lifespans between 55-80 years.
Gray whales are rather enormous baleen whales belonging to the family Eschrichtiidae. They are sometimes called grey whales, California gray whales, Pacific gray whales, or gray-black whales. Grey whales inhabit the waters of eastern and western North Pacific and are known for the longest mammal migration yearly between feeding and breeding grounds. Besides, they are usually aggressive and prefer shallow waters of the continental shelves. These marine mammals spot gray patches with the skin having white molting. Other characteristics of the gray whale include lack of a dorsal fin and very short baleen with females being larger than males.
Gray Whales have a total length between 40’-50’ (12.2-15.2 m), body height of 6.9’-8.5’ (2.1-2.6 m), and width of 10.2’-11.5’ (3.1-3.5 m). The typical weight of the Gray Whale is in the range of 30-41 tons (27-37 metric tons). Gray Whale have lifespans between 55-80 years.
