1. North Atlantic Right Whale By.Carla

2. Physical Characteristics  The North Atlantic Right Whale is between 45 and 55 feet long.  The North Atlantic Right Whale weighs 70 tons.  The North Atlantic Right Whale is black with white on their undersides.

3. Lifespan  The North Atlantic Right Whale’s lifespan is 50-100 years.

4. Eating Habits/Diet  The North Atlantic Right Whale is a carnivore.  It eats zooplankton and krill.

5. Population  There are 350 North Atlantic Right Whales alive in the ocean.

6. Habitat/Range  The North Atlantic Right Whale lives in the Atlantic Ocean off the East coast of the United States and Canada.

7. Adaptations  The North Atlantic Right Whale uses its fins to help it swim.  The North Atlantic Right Whale uses its eyes to help it see other animals.  The North Atlantic Right Whale uses its color as camouflage.

8. Fun Facts  The North Atlantic Right Whale float when dead.  They swim alone or in small groups.  The whale’s litter size is 1 calf.

9. Endangered Because  The North Atlantic Right Whale is endangered because of getting tangled in fishing nets, habitat loss, and getting hit by ships.

10. Reference  Defenders of the Wild. 2012. www.defenders.org www.defenders.org