North Atlantic Right Whale
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Conservation status: Endangered
Scientific name: Eubalaena glacialis
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Mass: 88,000 – 150,000 lbs (Adult)
Higher classification: Right whales
Length: 46 ft. (Adult)
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The North Atlantic right whale is one of the world's most endangered large whale species, with less than 400 individuals remaining. ... Entanglement in fishing gear and vessel strikes are the leading causes of North Atlantic right whale mortality.
https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/species/north-atlantic-right-whale
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North Atlantic right whales have been listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1970. Researchers estimate there are fewer than 400 North Atlantic right whales, with fewer than 100 breeding females left.
Why are North Atlantic Right Whales Important? Whales help regulate and maintain ocean food chains. In fact, whale poop helps stimulate the growth of phytoplankton which pull carbon from the atmosphere to provide a cleaner and healthier breathing environment for all animals.
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