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1.06 m
ROM Preserved Blue Whale Heart, 2014
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ROM Preserved Blue Whale Heart, 2014

The Royal Ontario Museum's preserved 2014 blue-whale heart, shown at its final measured 106.2 cm by 96.3 cm size and approximately 175 kg mass. Front scale uses the final post-plastination dimensions of this specific preserved specimen.

Dimensions

Height
1.06 m
Width
96.3 cm
Weight
175 kg

Quick facts

Length
106.2 cm
Width
96.3 cm
Dive minimum
2 bpm

ROM Preserved Blue Whale Heart, 2014 · Size infographic

ROM Preserved Blue Whale Heart, 2014: Size infographic · Height 1.06 m · Width 96.3 cm
ROM Preserved Blue Whale Heart, 2014: Size infographic · Height 1.06 m · Width 96.3 cm

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Sources and measurement3

Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.

Measurement basis

Front scale uses the final post-plastination dimensions of this specific preserved specimen.

References

  1. 01The Blue Whale Project — Final Heart DimensionsMemorial University of Newfoundland
  2. 02Blue Whale Update: A Whole Lotta HeartRoyal Ontario Museum
  3. 03Extreme bradycardia and tachycardia in the world's largest animalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences / PubMed