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Which animal is the largest known to have ever lived?
The answer
Blue whale
The answer was Blue whale. Here's the why, the decoys, and the source trail.
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Why it's right
Blue whales are the largest animals known to have lived. Antarctic blue whales can reach about 110 feet and weigh more than 330,000 pounds.
About the choices
A good question makes the wrong answers feel close. Here is the clean read on the set.
- African elephant - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Blue whale - correct answer.
- Argentinosaurus - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Whale shark - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
What to remember
Blue whale is the one to remember. Blue whales are the largest animals known to have lived. A blue whale can grow longer than a basketball court.
How readers answered
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Sources: NOAA Fisheries - Blue Whale