How long is the gestation period of a blue whale?

Answer 1

Female belugas typically give birth to one calf every three years. Gestation lasts 12 to 14.5 months. Newborns are about 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) long, weigh about 80 kilograms (180 lb), and are grey in color. The calves remain dependent on their mothers for at least two years.

Answer 2

Female humpback whales typically breed every two or three years. The gestation period is 11.5 months. Some females have been known to breed in two consecutive years. The peak months for birth are January, February, July, and August. There is usually a 1-2 year period between humpback births.

Answer 3

The gestation period of a Beluga whale is 14-15 months.

Answer 4

It takes about 10 months for a baby minke whale to be born. To read more about these fascinating sea creatures please refer to the Related Links below.

Answer 5

Gestation period for the sperm whale is 15 to 16 months

Answer 6

Depending on the species of whale the average gestation period can range anywhere from 10 – 18 months.

Answer 7

10-12 months

11 months

Answer 8

The gestation period is five months.