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Bryde's whales have an average length of 12-16 meters and weigh approximately 12-20 tons. They are apex predators in the marine ecosystem, playing a crucial role in controlling the population of marine species and maintaining ecological balance.

In Thailand Bryde's whales have been designated as protected animals under Thai law due to their declining population in Thai waters. Surveys have found only about 50-60 individuals in the Upper Gulf of Thailand. This places them at a high risk of extinction in the future if conservation efforts are not implemented effectively.