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The species that we are trying to save is the North Atlantic Right Whale. Its scientific name is Eubalaena glacialis. They are large baleen whales with a stocky body. North Atlantic Right Whales are generally black sometimes with white patches on their undersides. They have no dorsal fin but have a large head. Adult Right whales are 15 metres long and weigh up to 70 tons. They live at least 50 years but it is not known for sure because little research and observation has been undertaken. They are baleen whales so they do not have teeth. Instead, they have bristles. They feed by filtering small marine animals out of the water with...