Bowhead Whale vs North Atlantic Right Whale
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Bowhead Whale
18 m
Human
1.75 m
North Atlantic Right Whale
17 m
| Bowhead Whale | North Atlantic Right Whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 75000–100000 kg | 40000–70000 kg |
| Length | 14–18 m | 13–17 m |
| Top Speed | 20 km/h | 17 km/h |
| Lifespan | 100–200 yrs | 50–70 yrs |
| Gestation | 390 days | 365 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Ocean, Coast | Ocean, Coast |
| Regions | Nordics, Asia, North America, Antarctica | Europe, North America |
| Family | Balaenidae | Balaenidae |
| Order | Cetacea | Cetacea |