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Humpback whales mate and give birth in warm, tropical waters during winter and early spring after an eleven to twelve month gestational period.
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How many species of whales are there in california?
The Humpback Whale is not in California. It is in the Pacific Ocean near California. The Humpback Whales migrate every year up and down the coast of California, down to Hawaii. There are also Humpback Whales in the Atlantic Ocean and in the Pacific Ocean surrounding the NW, W, SW, S, and SE coasts. It all depends on the time of year as to where the Humpback Whales will be as well as where they have grown up and lived their whole life.
What do newborn humpback whales eat?
Newborn humpback whales feed off their mothers milk for up to a year.
Do humpback whales have an internal compass?
Humpback whales do have an internal compass to guide them between Alaska and Hawaii each year.
In what year was killing humpback whales prohibited?
1966
What year killing humpback whales made prohibited?
To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission introduced a ban on commercial humpback whaling in 1966.
Why might humpback whales change their song every year?
New versions of humpback whale songs spread from Australia to French Polynesia over a period of 2 years. The songs started in the west by the males and over time has spread.
How does humpback whales raise its babies?
Similar way to other whales along with other animals do. They would nurse it until they reach adult hood which for Humpback is close to a year. However, they life in herds and rarely leave each other.
Are killer whales seen around Newfoundland?
Killer whales frequent the waters of Newfoundland every summer as the marine life flourishes this time of year and there is an abundant supply of food .Their prey include larger fish ,seals and many species of whales including the humpback.
Why do Humpback whales go south?
They get hungry! You see, they eat krill and small schooling-type fishes all summer and then they fast all winter, surviving from their accumulated fat reserves. Humpback whales are known to migrate 16,000 miles EACH year!
Did ancient Hawaiians eat whales?
I was recently on a whale watching tour and asked the captain of the boat if ancient Hawaiians had any myths about the humpback whales that are so abundant here around Maui county every year. His response was that there was no record of any ancient Hawaiian myths or even records of humpback whales. Having grown up here I know that ancient Hawaiians venerated species such as the turtle and the shark so it seems inconceivable that whales would be omitted completely. The captain then went on to say that the speculation is that humpback whales were not in the water around Maui County during the time of the ancient Hawaiians. Interesting, no?
Where do Humpback whales live?
The Humpback whale can found in oceans and seas around the world, as they migrate as far as 16,000 miles each year. See the related link below for a range map and more information:
Can a Humpback whale survive in Lake Michigan?
No, Humpback whales need saltwater to live, and Lake Michigan is a freshwater lake. Humpback whales primarily feed on krill (saltwater shrimps) and small, schooling (saltwater) fishes. While they may migrate 16,000 miles EACH year, they go where the food is, in summer. Then they live off of their fat reserves all winter long.
