To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission introduced a ban on commercial humpback whaling in 1966.
I doubt they have a den, since they live in the water.
Whales are killed for food and other by products from which a profit is made.
First off Killer whales are odontocetes, or toothed whales, meaning literally "whales that have teeth", where as the blue whale and the humpback whale are balleen whales, instead of teeth, they have long rough strands of balleen in their mouth, made out of the same material as a human fingernail. Killer whales may get up to 25 feet long and weigh up to 12,000 pounds of more, males are usually larger than females. Humpback whales can get up to 60 feet long and weigh up to 83,000 pounds, females are usually larger. Blue Whales are the largest animals to have ever lived, even larger than the largest dinosaurs, they average 90-100 feet in length, and can weigh up to 400,000 pounds! Seeing as how both the Blue Whale and Humback Whales are Balleen whales, they feed primarily on microscopic organisms such as krill and plankton. Killer whales, depending on the population they belong to, will eat Salmom, Herring, Sharks, Birds, Seals, SeaLions, Turtles, Stingrays, and even other Whales and dolphins.
Humpback whales have enormously long flippers (about 1/3 of its body length) and usually have many barnacles on their skin. They have a small dorsal fin toward the tail on their back that usually has a small bump on it, giving the whale its name.
Killing of rhinoceros is prohibited and there is strict punishment for the crime. Reserve parks and sanctuaries are also made to preserve them. Government is looking after the parks and sanctuaries.
No, they are not.
One of the first attempts to hunt the humpback whale was made by John Smith in 1614 off the coast of maine.Opportunistic killing of the species is likely to have occurred long before, and it continued with increasing pace in the following centuries. By the 18th century, the commercial value of humpback whales had been recognized and they became a common target for whalers for many years. By the 19th century, many nations the united states in aprticular It is estimated that during the 20th century at least 200,000 humpbacks were taken, reducing the global population by over 90%, with the population in the North Atlantic estimated to have dropped to as low as 700 individuals
Because Humpback whales are endangered, there would be about 20,000 in the world. There probably used to be over 100,000.After checking with Wikipedia; One John Smith is known to have made attempts to hunt the Humpback whale near what is now the state of Maine in 1614. No population estimates from that period are available. However, by the 18th century, they had become a popular target for whalers. The late 19th century invention of the explosive harpoon, along with the advent of Antarctic Ocean hunting in 1904, drastically reduced whale populations.It is estimated that at least 200,000 whales were taken (killed) during the 20th century, reducing the world population by 90%.In 1966, the entire world's whale populaton was estimated to be around 5,000 individuals.Right now, there at least 80,000 Humpback whales worldwide. The IUCN downgraded them from 'vulnerable' to 'least concern' status in 2008.The US still considers them to be 'endangered', with the 'North Pacific population' estimated at around 20,000, up from 1,500 before hunting was banned worldwide.
There has been some debate whether it should be made illegal, as it can result in extinction of the whales. But yes, it is perfectly legal, however harsh you feel it is! They kill whales so they can make medicine. They also kill them so that they can get whale burgers or whale meat! I absoloutly hate the idea of killing any animal!
blue whales dont have teeth
the blue whales did not die
There are many efforts being made by researchers and the general public to prevent whales from being removed from the endangered species list and thereby being allowed to be hunted again. Also there is an organization called SEA SHEPHERD, which heads to the Southern Oceans with vessels attempting to keep the Japanese whalers from killing whales in that sanctuary. They have been very successful. Every year the IWC (International Whaling Commission) has a meeting to discuss the plight of the whales, hearing concerns from reps of other countries, and making decisions, many of which we have NO say. If you want to help, the internet is a great place to start, or talk with representatives in your area and voice your opinions!