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Carnivore
Blue whales eat krill.
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Blue Whale Facts for Kids: B Is for Blue Whale
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived. It eats tiny shrimp-like animals called krill. Here are easy blue whale facts for kids: what blue whales eat, how big they grow, what a baby blue whale is called and where blue whales live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter B.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Blue whales
Two more true facts about the blue whale that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Blue Whale”
Blue Whale starts with the letter B. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived.
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One more fact
Its heart is about the size of a small car.
Act it outMove like a blue whale for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter B in “Blue Whale”.
Ask a questionWhat would a blue whale eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Blue Whale Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the blue whale, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A blue whale is up to 30 m (98 ft) long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Blue whales live for about 80 to 90 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby blue whale is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Pod
A group of blue whales is called a pod.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
Blue whales are found in every ocean.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived. It eats tiny shrimp-like animals called krill.
Blue Whale is a mammalLetter
B is for blue whale
Blue Whale has 9 letters and starts with B.
Say: Blue Whale
Quick quiz
Blue Whale Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
Question 1
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Free printable
Blue Whale Coloring Page: Letter B Worksheet
Done reading about the blue whale? Print the free letter B sheet, say “B is for blue whale” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Print at home or schoolFits US Letter and A4 paper
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Color and traceBig letters and dotted tracing lines
Uppercase BLowercase bTracing practiceFind the B animals
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Questions
All FAQs
Blue Whale Questions Kids Ask
Blue whales eat krill. That makes the blue whale a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A blue whale is up to 30 m (98 ft) long.
Blue whales live for about 80 to 90 years.
A baby blue whale is called a calf.
A group of blue whales is called a pod.
Blue whales live in every ocean. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The blue whale is a mammal. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived. It eats tiny shrimp-like animals called krill.
Blue Whale starts with the letter B. Say it slowly and listen for the B sound at the start.
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