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Humpback Whales
The humpback whale is one of the most well-known whale types. They are known for their stocky bodies with obvious humps and black dorsal coloring. They are found in every ocean in the world. Everything about features, diet, and more are found in this category.
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How much blood does a humpback whale have?
Blue whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and can weigh in at over 150 tons. It is reported that the average blue whale has 14,000 pounds of blood in its body.
Blue whales - like all whales - are placental mammals. They give live birth and don't lay eggs.
A whale is a mammal meaning that it gives live birth. there are only several mammals on the planet that lay eggs and whales aren't one of them. So no.
No, a blue whale can not lay an egg because whales are mammals and they give live birth like all mammals do such as humans.
Why is the humpback whale on the endangered species list?
The most common reasons for the Humpback Whale's listing on the US Fish and Wildlife Species Endangered List is due to over commerical hunting/fishing, entanglement in fishing nets, collision with ships, distrubance of migration routes by shipping vessels, radar and sonic testing in migration and protected areas, decline in food supply from over fishing or global changes. There are several other factors, such as solid waste dumped at sea, ocean temp. changes, etc, but many researchers can not agree on their actual influence. For more information and details see sites listed below
People used to go whaling or whale hunting, but now that is against the law in most countries.
Because of Hunting. Man has severely affected humpback whale populations by killing them for years. By the 19th century, many nations (USA in particular), were hunting the animal heavily in the Atlantic Ocean, and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This widespread hunting sharply reduced whale populations.
It is estimated that during the 20th century, at least 200,000 humpbacks were taken, reducing the global population by over 90%, with North Atlantic populations estimated to have dropped to as low as 700 individuals. To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial humpback whaling in 1966. By that time the population had been reduced to around 5,000. That ban is still in force
What is the longest humpback whale song on record?
Whales are known for the endless number of moves and activities they make. One of their talents is singing in moaning, rumbling, clicking, squeaking, or whistling tunes. The humpback whale is known for this ability, and the males of this kind can sing a clicking, rumbling sound for more than thirty minutes.
Baby whales are called calves, or calf in singular form.
The covering of a humpback whale?
You would need a really big blanket to cover a whale. Here is a link to information about whales.
A whale is covered in a layer of 'blubber', a fat and flesh composite particular to whales, beneath an outer layer of thick, shaggy fur.
How long is a humpback whales life span?
Adult Humpback whales are known to have an average lifespan of around 50 to 60 years. For decades man has hunted them extensively and hence we really do not know what their actual life expectancy is. Researchers recently discovered that a whale nearly 200 years old was captured near Alaska
Does the humpback whale have teeth?
No, they have baleen. Tooth buds do develop in fetuses, but these aren't retained.
Which continent does an humpback whale live in?
The surface of the ocean down to 600 feet is called the Epipelagic Zone, commonly called the Sunlight Zone. Whales, being mammals, must breathe air and have a blowhole on top of their head for just that purpose. If they dive deeper than 600 feet, they would be getting into the Mesopelagic Zone (also known as the Twilight Zone) which goes to 3,000 feet below sea level.
Humpback whales thrive in most of the world's oceans and seas, as they migrate as much as 16,000 miles per year.
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What is the behavior of humpback whales?
They breathe every 7-15 minutes by blowing. They breach for what ever reason, suspected to monitor activities on surface. Slap their fins as a form of communication or to force them to go down into the ocean.
Are humpback whales active during the day or night?
Swim and eat and play. Whales are air breathers who swim under water, so they need to surface sometimes to breathe. But some whales can dive to depths of thousands of feet, where there is no light, and they navigate and search for food by sonar rather than by sight.
How many humpback whale are killed every year?
None. Whaling humpback whales is banned.
Man has severely affected humpback whale populations by killing them for years. By the 19th century, many nations (USA in particular), were hunting the animal heavily in the Atlantic Ocean, and to a lesser extent in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This widespread hunting sharply reduced whale populations.
It is estimated that during the 20th century, at least 200,000 humpbacks were taken, reducing the global population by over 90%, with North Atlantic populations estimated to have dropped to as low as 700 individuals. To prevent extinction, the International Whaling Commission banned commercial humpback whaling in 1966. By that time the population had been reduced to around 5,000. That ban is still in force
What color is a humpback whale?
Humpback whales can be white, black, black on the back and white on the stomach with black dots, and I'm pretty sure they can be blue. Under their arms, they have pink skin, kind of like a dog.
How does a humpback whale find its food?
Beluga whales mainly eat krill and small fish,crab, squid, and other small crustaceans.
It is still a mystery to why humpback whales sing. One theory is that it could attract a possible mate. IT IS CERTAINLY A MYSTERY ON WHAT THEY SING ABOUT!
How big are humpback whales and what do they weigh?
There are so many different kinds of whales, and some we know so little about, that there is no actual answer for that question. The whales are all so different when it come to size and weight. Here are some sizes and weights for some whales:
Orca (Killer Whale): 30 feet long, 8,000 to 12,000 pounds
Fin Whale: 82 feet long, 50 tons on average
Blue whale: 100 feet long, 200 tons
What is the 4th largest whale?
The humpback whale is said to be the fourth largest. Up to fifty feet and weighing ninety thousand pounds.
