What are some adaptations of the right whales?

Baleen plates: Right whales have baleen plates instead of teeth. Baleen plates are made of keratin, the same protein that makes up human hair and nails. They are used to filter food from the water. Right whales swim with their mouths open, and the baleen plates trap small crustaceans and other prey.

Body size: Right whales are one of the largest species of whales. They can grow up to 18 meters (59 feet) long and weigh up to 100 tons. Their large size helps them to withstand the cold temperatures of their Arctic and Antarctic habitats.

Blubber: Right whales have a thick layer of blubber under their skin. Blubber is a layer of fat that helps to insulate the whales and keep them warm.

Flukes: Right whales have large, broad flukes. Flukes are the tail fins of whales. Right whales use their flukes to propel themselves through the water and to maneuver.

Gills: Right whales have gills, just like fish. Gills are used to extract oxygen from the water. Right whales breathe air through their blowholes, but they also use their gills to extract oxygen from the water when they are swimming.