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Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons (44 short tons). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.
26 Νοε 2024 · humpback whale, (Megaptera novaeangliae), a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. Humpbacks usually range from 12 to 16 metres (39 to 52 feet) in length and weigh approximately 36 metric tons (40 short [U.S.] tons).
Humpbacks are powerful swimmers, and they use their massive tail fins, called flukes, to propel themselves through the water and sometimes completely out of it. These whales, like others,...
6 Οκτ 2024 · Humpback whales, known for their captivating songs and towering breaches, possess a remarkable array of fins that enable their extraordinary underwater abilities. These fins serve crucial functions, shaping the whales’ life cycle and shaping their interactions within the marine ecosystem.
20 Ιουλ 2019 · Learn about the pectoral fins of humpback whales, their size, function and behavior. See photos and videos of humpbacks showing off their fins and communicating with each other.
The Humpback whale has this name due to the shape of the dorsal fin and the way it appears when it is diving. Humpbacks communicate with loud, low-pitched moans, howls, and whines. They also communicate through visual cues and body language such as tail slapping, lunging, and breaching the water.
26 Νοε 2024 · Humpback whales are a favorite of whale watchers―they are often active, jumping out of the water and slapping the surface with their pectoral fins or tails. NOAA Fisheries is dedicated to the conservation of humpback whales.
