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Answer updated November 9th, 2011:
The IUCN has the Humpback whale listed as "Least Concern".
However(!) They HAVE been protected by decree of the International Whaling Commission since 1966.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoHumpback Whales are indangered. There are only 10,000 - 15,000 . This is an estimation.
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∙ 13y agoAs a matter of fact whales are under threat because men hunt them down for meat and the oil some do it even for a sport.
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∙ 9y agoyes they are endangered
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Why do you need to help humpback whales?
They are in danger.
Are humpback whales being preyed upon?
Humpback whales are not normally preyed upon because the female is protected by the male when approached by danger. The Killer whale will sometimes prey upon the Humpback, and will eat one if found dead.
What are humpback whales called?
Humpback whales are called Humpbacks for short.
Are the humpback whales friends with humpback whales?
yes because their their the same
What is Aussie slang for Humpback whales?
There is no specific Australian slang for humpback whales.
When do humpback whales interact with others humpback whales?
I was the one who ask the question.
Are humpback whales toothed whales?
no, it is not...
Do humpback whales attack other whales?
Humpback whales don't usually attack other species of whales. Killer Whales are the only whales known to do that.
What is a humpback whales population?
Their population number is between 34,000 and 52,000 Humpback Whales.
How lang is a humpback whales?
Humpback whales range in length from 39 to 52 feet.
What is bubble netting as regards whales?
Group of killer whales release air bubbles around school of fish creating a sort of barrier(net) and hunt them at ease
What are a humpback whale's predators?
Killer Whales sometimes each young humpback whales. Men also hunt whales.
