Common minke whales are the smallest of all baleen whales, and although it is not unusual for several to be found in close proximity to each other in feeding grounds off the west coast of Scotland, they are happy in their own company.

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It also has been among the most enigmatic of the baleen whales, owing to its remote and frigid domain.

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Renowned for their agility and inquisitive nature, minke whales captivate with their smaller size compared to other baleen whales.

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This structure enabled baleen whales to feed efficiently on enormous shoals of tiny zooplankton in productive parts of the ocean, which facilitated the evolution of larger and larger body sizes.

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