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Bookmark or Share- Humpback Whale | NOAA FisheriesHumpback whales live in all oceans around the world. They travel great distances every year and have one of the longest migrations of any mammal on the planet. Some populations swim 5,000 miles from tropical breeding grounds to colder, more productive feeding grounds.
- Humpback whale, facts and photos - National GeographicWhat is a humpback whale? Humpback whales are found in every ocean in the world. Their Latin name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big wing of New England." It refers to their giant pectoral...
- Wildlife Fact Sheets: Humpback whale - Ocean ConservancyHumpback whales are hard to miss—they can grow to be bigger than a school bus and weigh 40 tons! If their size wasn’t enough to catch your attention, humpback whales are also known for their acrobatics. Humpback whales can use their powerful fluke, or tail fin, to launch themselves out of the water.
- Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & FactsHumpback whale, a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. They usually range from 12 to 16 meters in length and weigh about 36 metric tons. The body is black on the upper surface, with a variable amount of white below, and it has about 30 broad ventral grooves on the throat and chest.
- Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the seaHumpback Whales. Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea. References. By Patrick Pester. last updated 19 April 2023. Humpback whales are iconic members of the baleen whale...
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