feeding of baby fin whales

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Hi:

Fin whale calves feed every day, though we have no idea how many times a
day they nurse. A fin whale calf is probably around 21 feet long at
birth and one ton in weight; it takes around 80 gallons of milk a day
from its mother and puts on perhaps 150 lbs a day. Fin whale calves are
weaned and leave their moms at around 6-8 of age.

Phil Clapham

> Frederick Lefton wrote:
>
> Can you please tell me how often a baby fin whale must be fed? Thank
> you. Caitlin

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