THE BOWHEAD WHALE
The Bowhead Whale is the only baleen whale endemic to the Arctic and sub-Arctic waters.
This is an endangered species and there are 8,000-12,000 world-wide.
The Bowhead Whale are considered to be the longest-living mammals, living for over 200 years.
The Arctic species is associated with ice floes. Its movement patterns are influenced by the melting and freezing of the ice. They are capable of breaking through sea ice.
This species of whale can grow up to 60 feet long and are able to leap entirely out of the water.
Their weight can be 91,000kg.
The female will have a calf every 3-4 years. The calf will stay with its mother for about a year, drinking plenty of milk while their 'baleen' develops.
The Bowhead Whale will feed on krill and copepods and fish. They are 'filter-feeders.'
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