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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
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Why is a humpback whale a carnivore?
A humpback whale is a carnivore because it eats only meat, no plants.
What whale eats clown fish?
No whale first of all clown fish live in holes and reefs and second the only whale that eats fish is the humpback whale and it only eats sardines
What is the color of a humpback whale?
The color of the Humpback Whale is very rare. It is Pink. This is true because the color of krill is pink and the whale eats so many krill that this causes them to turn pink.
How much food does a humpback whale eat every year?
Alot. About 10 fish i guess.
Is the humpback whale a baleen whale or a toothed whale?
The Humpback whale is a baleen.
Can you have a humpback whale?
it is possible to have a humpback whale if you owned an ocean. its not scientificly possible to own a humpback whale.
What is a humpback whale's habitat?
The humpback whale's habitat is the ocean.
Is humpback whale extinction?
No, the humpback whale is not extinct, but it is Endangered.
How do you spell humpback whale?
Humpback Whale that looks nice and neat NOT humpback whale! Common names should not be capitalized, italicized or underlined. So: The humpback whale breached. NOT: The Humpback Whale breached.
How many kg of food does humpback whale eat every day?
An average whale eats 2,000 to 2,500 kilograms of food each day.
Does a humpback whale have babies?
yes a humpback whale is a mamale and it has babies
When was Songs of the Humpback Whale created?
Songs of the Humpback Whale was created in 1992.
