Our world is full of animals, including the largest to the smallest. The largest animals on land might be very common to be seen, however, how about under the water?
There are also many largest animals deep in the ocean that are very interesting to see. Let’s meet these 6 largest creatures you can find deep in the ocean.
Regarding to sea creatures, see these most dangerous sea creatures and the earth’s deep sea creatures.
If we have lions as the king of the jungle, we also have blue whale as the largest king of the sea. This is the most gigantic animal ever known to be existed. Blue whale is even out sizing dinosaurs.
Their weight can reach up to 441,000 pounds. Their hearts can even as big as a car and their beats can even be detected from 2 miles away.
Regarding to the population of this blue whale, due to the illegal hunting and commercial whaling, this species’ population is almost declining, especially by the 20th century.
However, because of the global warming ban, the species starts to recover. These animals are still classified as the endangered animals, and still face some problems, such as climate change and ship strikes.
Blue whale is one of the well-known whales around the world.
This beautiful sperm whale is almost 80 feet long. It is also considered as the largest of toothed whales and predator of all. One of the outstanding thing about sperm whale is its call can reach up to 230 decibels underwater, which is as loud as 170 decibels on land.
This whale has the largest brain of any animals in the planet, weighs around 20 pounds. Regarding to the size of its body, it can be as tall as an eight-story building (if it is placed on land).
During the
18th to 20th century, sperm whales had been hunted
fiercely for their spermaceti which was used for making cosmetics, candles,
soaps, lamp oil and other commercial products. Due to whaling, the population
of sperm whales recently is around hundred thousands of them.
Lion’s mane jellyfish is considered as the longest animal in the ocean. Its tentacles can reach up to 120 feet in length. We are not sure about the reason they are graced with such appendages.
Its name is inspired from the long and hair-like tentacles just like a lion’s mane. The tentacles are divided into eight groups, consisting up to 150 tentacles each. These tentacles are poisonous as they can stun their prey.
Do you know that jellyfish is one of the most dangerous sea creatures?
The lion’s
mane jellyfish feeds on small fishes, other tiny crustaceans and even other
jellyfishes that are caught by its tentacles. Lion’s mane jellyfish can swim
and cover great distances and mostly prefer to swim solo.
Surprisingly,
lion’s mane jellyfish can give a powerful sting that is very painful to humans.
Another largest creature in the ocean is whale shark. Most of the largest animals in the ocean are dominated by sharks. This beautiful whale shark swims across the ocean looking for its food, which is plankton and doing things that most fish do: playing with others, even with people who are fond to swim with them.
This whale
shark can reach 60 feet long. This whale shark is considered as the gentle
creature that can be noticed by the distinct light and dark markings. These
fish are listed as endangered animals and they are still hunted all over the
world.
This is the
biggest cephalopod of all in the ocean. This octopus has a radial spread of
more than 32 feet. Giant Pacific octopus is typically reddish brown, but
amazingly can change its color when it is in danger or need to camouflage.
One amazing thing about giant Pacific octopus is really incredibly smart and intelligent as it is able to solve mazes, play with toys and even open jars. This giant Pacific octopus can be found throughout the Pacific to Alaska, Baja California and as far northeast as Japan.
Octopus is also one of the monogamous animals that are very loyal to its partner.
This fish
is known for having odd shape. This oarfish is often referred as sea serpent or
dragon. They have the longest bony fish that live 3,300 feet deep in water. Oarfish
is not commonly seen healthy and alive as they live in the deep dark water
columns of ocean water.
Oarfish does not have any scales and they are as long as 26 feet. They also have large eyes for being able to see in the deep dark habitat.