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How much does a blue whale's tongue weigh, in kilograms?

Q: How much does a blue whale's tongue weigh, in kilograms?

2,700 kg (2,700). As much as an adult elephant. Its heart is the size of a small car. Source: NOAA

2,700

As much as an adult elephant. Its heart is the size of a small car.SOURCENOAA

Scale check: 2,700 is roughly a village.

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