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As the largest animal ever known to have existed, it can reach lengths of up to 98 feet and weigh up to 199 tons. Blue whales inhabit all the world's oceans and typically migrate long distances between feeding and breeding grounds. They primarily feed on krill, filtering vast amounts of water through their baleen plates to capture the small crustaceans. Blue whales have a distinctive mottled blue-gray coloration, which gives them their name. They have a streamlined body, a long and slender tail, and a unique dorsal fin called a dorsal ridge. These characteristics, along with their sheer size, make them easily recognizable. While blue whales were once abundant, they became endangered due to commercial whaling during the 19th and 20th centuries. Hunting was primarily driven by the demand for their blubber, which was rendered into oil. By the mid-20th century, their population had significantly declined, prompting international conservation efforts to protect them. Today, blue whales are considered an endangered species, and their population is estimated to be between 10,000 and 25,000 individuals. Blue whales have also been the subject of scientific research and public fascination. Their unique characteristics and behaviors have attracted the attention of marine biologists and enthusiasts alike. Various conservation initiatives aim to study and protect these majestic creatures, as they play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the oceans.