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Sei Whales - Argentina

May 18 , 2024 44 days 112 0
  • After over a century of absence, the majestic sei whales have returned to the waters off Argentina's Patagonian coast.
  • These giant blue-grey creatures were once on the brink of extinction due to relentless hunting during the 1920s and 1930s. 
  • Sei whales belong to the baleen whale family.
  • They are characterised by their sleek, streamlined bodies, typically bluish-grey in colour.
  • Sei whales can reach lengths of up to 62-66 feet and weigh up to 28-45 metric tons.

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