Are humpback whales the same as sperm whales?

Answer 1

The gray whale and the grey whale are the same whale however, depending on if you are American or English there is a different spelling. UK English uses the spelling "grey" while American English uses the spelling "gray".

Answer 2

No, they are two distinct species.

While the Gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) is the only living living species in its genus and family, recent DNA studies show that the Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a closely-related rorqual.

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Answer 3

No. Humpback whales are much smaller than blue whales although they are both very large. The humpback whale has longer and bigger fins than the blue whale, however.

Answer 4

Humpbacks and gray whales are different species.

Answer 5

actually no sperm whales are only found in the testicals of the humpback.

Answer 6

no! they are definitely not! The blue whale is far bigger and although they are the same species they have very different habits and patterns.