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Interpreting absolute value

A blue whale swims at 26.3-26.3 meters. A bald eagle flies at 17.817.8 meters.
Which animal matches each description?
 
Blue whale
Bald eagle
Located at a greater altitude
Closer to sea level
Note: Geographers use negative numbers to represent points below sea level, and positive numbers to represent points above sea level.