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right whale

/raɪt weɪl/

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/raɪt weɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ruКрупный усатый кит из семейства Balaenidae, исторически названный китобоями «правильным» китом, так как считался подходящим для охоты из-за медленной скорости, склонности всплывать после смерти и высокого содержания жира. Сейчас охраняемый вид.

A large baleen whale of the family Balaenidae, historically named the 'right' whale by whalers because it was considered the right one to hunt due to its slow speed, tendency to float when dead, and high blubber content. Now a protected species.

  1. Marine mammal speciesB2formal

    A large baleen whale of the genus Eubalaena, historically considered the 'right' whale to hunt due to its slow speed and high blubber content.

    ruКит-гладкий

    • The North Atlantic right whale is one of the most endangered whale species.
    • Right whales are known for their distinctive callosities on their heads.
    • Conservation efforts are critical to protect the remaining right whale population.