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Based on growth layers in the ear plugs, it is estimated fin whales can live to 80-95 years of age. One fin whale that stranded in Denmark in 2010 was estimated to be 135-140 years old, based on the acid in its eye.

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They can live as long as humans can. They can live to 90 years on average. However, sometimes, this is effected when some die early as a result of noises and ship collisions along with whaling.

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The theoretical aerobic dive limit of the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) is 28.5 minutes, although average time dives are 6 minutes and maximum recorded times are 17 minutes for fin whales studied off California and Baja.

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Fin whales are the largest animal right after the blue whale. They can grow up to almost 90 feet long, weight nearly 73 tons, and can live for an average of 94 years.

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The fin whale can dive for up to 20 minutes at a time. As well the can reach to depths reaching 1800 feet. The fin whale is the fastest swimming of all the large whales.

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Eleven to twelve months.

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100 years

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How long were fin whales endangered?

Fin whales have been listed as endangered since the early 1970s. Fin whales populations in the North Atlantic, however, now number 53,000, close to its historic size.


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