bowhead whale

noun

bow·head whale ˈbō-ˌhed-

variants or bowhead

: a very large baleen whale (Balaena mysticetus of the family Balaenidae) of cold waters of the northern hemisphere that is related to the right whales, may reach a length of 45 to 60 feet (13.5 to 18 meters), and has an extremely large head with an arched lower jaw

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Recent Examples on the Web Bowhead Whale The bowhead whale stands out as one of the longest-living mammals, with an impressive lifespan that can exceed 200 years. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 Orcas have also been observed working in groups to push animals off ice floes, kill a bowhead whale and even take down a blue whale, writes National Geographic. —

Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2024 These include such animals as the bowhead whale—with its 200-year lifespan—and the naked mole rat—which can live 30 years, while similar rodents live just a few. —

Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2023 In the course of his career, George continued monitoring the bowhead whale population. —

Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 11 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for bowhead whale

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