Right whales are three species of large baleen whales that are known for their huge size. they are found both in the Atlantic and the pacific oceans.

Scientific Name – Balaena australis

Classification – Eubalaena

Gender Names – Male – bull; Female – cow; Baby – calf

Collective Noun – Gam, grind, herd, pod, school

Length/Size – 11–18 m (36–59 ft)

Weight – 60–80 short tons (54–73 t; 54–71 long tons)

Life Expectancy – Varies between subspecies

Mating Season – Varies between subspecies

Gestation Period – Varies between subspecies

Special Features – Have rotund bodies with arching rostrums, V-shaped blowholes and dark gray or black skin

Social Structure – Varies between subspecies

Geographical Distribution – The three species are found in three distinct areas of the globe: the North Atlantic in the western Atlantic Ocean, the North Pacific in a band from Japan to Alaska and all areas of the Southern Ocean

Conservation Status – Varies between subspecies

Diet – Zooplankton, krill etc.

Predators – No predators