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How big is a Minke whale?

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minke whale cen be 25 to 30 ft or 7 to 9 meters

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An adult minke whale can measure to 33ft and weigh 15 tons. An newborn can measure to 9 ft and weigh at 770 pounds. This can vary between the 2 subspecies of minke whale.

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