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humpback whales are endangered because of commercial whaling and drift net fishing. these are the only know factors contributing to the decline of humpback whales all over the world.
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What does the humpback whales scientific name mean?
The scientific name of the humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big-winged New Englander." It refers to the whale's large pectoral fins, or flippers, that can grow up to one-third of its body length and its frequent sightings off the coast of New England.
Is the Southern Grey Tree Frog endangered in New Jersey?
Yes it is idiot
Why are Pine Snakes in New Jersey endangered?
people are always killing and destroying their habitat.
Does New Zealand participate with whaling?
No, because since whales are endangered and the can receive more money for tourism:)
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.
Whales are divided into two suborders The toothed whales and what?
Whales are divided into two suborders: the toothed whales and the baleen whales. Toothed whales include species such as orcas, dolphins, and sperm whales, while baleen whales include species such as humpback whales, gray whales, and right whales. If you want to know more interesting facts, visit my new YouTube Channel, TheQuickFactShow. I post daily and share a variety of interesting and educational information on a range of topics.
When did the Lynx Rufus bobcat get endangered?
1991 in New Jersey, USA; not sure about the Mexican Bobcat...
What has the author David B Snyder written?
David B. Snyder has written: 'Rare and endangered vascular plant species in New Jersey' -- subject(s): Endangered species, Rare plants
Do humpback whales really have the nickname wings of the ocean?
No, they are called Megaptera Novaeangliae, (Latin) or long winged New Englander, by the whalers for their very long pectoral fins, the longest fins of any whale.
Are bobcats becoming endangered?
In some areas it is endangered or under threat (Specifically in Ohio, Indiana, and New Jersey). The Bobcat population is considered healthy (and not endangered or threatened) in Canada. As a species, the bobcat (Lynx Rufus), is considered "Least Concern" by the IUCN.
Why is the bronze copper butterfly species endangered?
They're only endangered in New Jersey. They're common in most of their range in the U.S. and Canada, but NJ is on the edge of the range and there aren't many appropriate habitats for it to live. They're not federally endangered though?
What has the author Donald F McAlpine written?
Donald F. McAlpine has written: 'Loggerhead shrike in New Brunswick' -- subject(s): Loggerhead shrike, Endangered species 'Assessment of species diversity in the Atlantic maritime ecozone' 'Le pluvier siffleur au Nouveau-Brunswick' -- subject(s): Piping plover, Endangered species 'Gray treefrog in New Brunswick' -- subject(s): Hylidae, Endangered species 'Lynx in New Brunswick' -- subject(s): Lynx, Endangered species 'La baleine noire au Nouveau-Brunswick' -- subject(s): Right whales, Endangered species 'Right whale in New Brunswick' -- subject(s): Right whales, Endangered species 'Assessment of species diversity in the Atlantic maritime ecozone'
