Minke Whale

Minke Whales are a cold water species of baleen whale. Minke Whales are mostly spotted in the north and in the south, Antarctic and Arctic. Minke whales are the second smallest baleen whale, growing to only 30-35 feet long. These Whales before taking long dives usually take small one or two minute dives before they take a large (breath) and dive down for more than 20 minutes. When diving these whales make a large ark with there back and the maximum speed they have been seen swimming at is 24 MPH!