The Minke Whale is the smallest and most abundant of the rorqual
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Minke Whale
(Balaenoptera acutorostrata)
The Minke Whale is the smallest and most abundant of the rorqual
(Large whales). It can reach a length of 33 feet and weigh up to
10 tons. Minke whales rarely travel in groups of more than 3 individuals.
Minke whales can be found in virtually all of the worlds oceans.
Some Minke whales have a white band around it's flippers though
this is not true of all animals. The Minke's diet consists of small
fish, plankton and krill.
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