How much weight does a blue whale calf gain per day, in kg?

Q: How much weight does a blue whale calf gain per day, in kg?

90 kg per day (90). Nearly 4 kg an hour, on milk that's 40% fat — the fastest-growing animal on Earth. Source: NOAA

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Nearly 4 kg an hour, on milk that's 40% fat — the fastest-growing animal on Earth.SOURCENOAA

Scale check: 90 is roughly a five-a-side match, both teams.

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