Bowhead Whale Site

: The only large whale that lives in the Arctic year-round.

The bowhead whale ( Balaena mysticetus ) is an Arctic powerhouse, known for its record-breaking lifespan and incredible physical adaptations to the freezing north. Key Characteristics bowhead whale

: As filter feeders, they have the longest baleen plates of any whale, reaching up to 4 meters (13 feet) . : The only large whale that lives in the Arctic year-round

: They are the longest-lived mammals on Earth, often surviving for over 200 years . Evolution and Biology bowhead whale