Humpback whale - Wikipedia
WEBThe humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae) and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 …
Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & Facts
WEBApr 25, 2024 · Humpback 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 whale, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBWhat 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...
Humpback Whale | NOAA Fisheries
WEBApr 8, 2024 · Quick Facts. Weight. Up to about 40 tons. Length. Up to about 60 feet. Lifespan. About 80 to 90 years. Threats. Entanglement in fishing gear, Vessel strikes, Vessel-based harassment, Ocean noise. Region. Alaska, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Islands, Southeast, West Coast. About the Species. Humpback whale breaching. …
Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the sea
WEBApr 19, 2023 · Habitat. Sounds. Behavior. Endangered. Additional resources. Humpback whales are well known for providing stunning marine spectacles, from breaching out of the water to singing haunting and...
Wildlife Fact Sheets: Humpback whale - Ocean Conservancy
WEBWhale. Turtle. Invertebrate. Shark. Fish. Mammal. Seabird. Least Concern. Humpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Lifespan 80 to 90 years. Habitat. Humpback whales swim in the ocean all over the world. Major populations are found in the North Pacific, North Atlantic and in the Southern and Indian Oceans. Range.
Humpback Whale | National Wildlife Federation
WEBDescription. The humpback whale, a species of baleen whale, are favorites among whale-watchers because of their frequent aerial displays. They can often be seen breaching (jumping out of the water) or slapping the water's surface with …
Humpback whale - Whale & Dolphin Conservation USA
WEBSee all species. Tuneful, graceful and simply, huge, the amazing humpback whales are the virtuosos of the deep. Singing some of the longest and most complex songs in the animal kingdom, humpback whales are masters of melody.
Humpback Whale | The Marine Mammal Center
WEBThe humpback whale was given its name because of the shape of the hump on its dorsal fin and the distinctive look of its back when diving. Its scientific name, Megaptera, means, "large-winged," referring to its long, white, wing-like flippers that are often as long as one-third of the animal's total body length. Show More +.
Humpback whale - IWC
WEBHumpback whale. Megaptera novaeangliae. Humpback whales are one of the most-watched and well-studied species of whale. Found in every ocean and many nearshore areas associated with coastal and marine tourism, they are the focus of whale watching operations in over many countries around the world.
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