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Blue whales primarily feed on small animals, particularly krill, because their feeding mechanism is highly specialized for capturing large quantities of these tiny creatures. They use a technique called filter feeding, where they take in large amounts of water and then expel it through their baleen plates, trapping the small prey inside. Additionally, krill are abundant and provide the necessary energy to sustain the whale's massive size, making them a more efficient food source than larger animals.

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