gasparaspo t1_isb8esv wrote
For reference, a blue whale calf weighs about 15,000 pounds. So 8 pounds is 0.05% of its body weight.
persondude27 OP t1_isbc4zu wrote
That... almost makes it seem reasonable! 21 feet long at birth, so basically the size of a Ford F-350 pickup.
NinDiGu t1_isbr0it wrote
Humans can gain and lose up to 5% of their body weight in a day depending on their intake and exertion.
Professional athletes are on that extreme, and more current trainer care makes it less likely, but American Football Lineman, and professional Hockey goalies can swing up 10lbs/5kg of body weight during a game.
McMacHack t1_isdawki wrote
That's some premium American measurements there
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