Humpback Whales

They are part of two major ecosystems. The main one that includes all land, air and water animals. The second one is the marine ecosystem. Humpback Whales play key role in both systems as they interrelated and interdependent on each other.

The growth in weight and size does vary between each individual of humpback whales. The can grow to 50 feet. They can weigh as much as 32 tons.

I know they have two lungs each the size of small cars.

Humpback Whales has unique features that we can distinguish easily from other whales. Their distinct features are their long fins and their broad flat head.

Humpback Whales are not the heaviest whales in the world but there one of the heaviest whales in the world they would get a 3rd place on weight

One of the most beautiful tour in Dominican Republic is the Visit to the Sanctuary of Humpback Whales in Samana, Dominican Republic. Samana's whales are well known. Each year 3 to 5 thousand humpback whales return to Bahia de Samana and adjacent waters to give birth and mate for the following year. From January until March, frolicsome males can be observed vying for the attentions of demure females. Sky-rocketing, standing on their tails (and heads, too!), flippering, tailing; all sorts of antics may be observed under carefully controlled conditions aboard excursion boats staffed by knowledgeable personnel. Excursions leave from Samana Harbor and several other points along the north shore of the bay. Samana's whales are truly an international treasure and are fully protected by the Dominican government.

Thousands of humpback whales migrate to Samana Bay every year for the breeding season, which runs from January through March. Their journey is a long and slow trek spanning from the polar regions of the North Atlantic to the warm and clear waters of the Caribbean. Regrettably, over the centuries, whale hunters have decimated the population of these magnificent creatures to the point of near extinction. But, thanks to the efforts of organizations such as the International Whaling Commission (IWC), humpback whales along with other species, have received world protection since 1966. However, there is still a long way to go for full recovery. The world population of humpbacks has reached approximately 40,000 or about 30-35% of its original levels.

Humpbacks can be easily observed, either at their feeding or breeding grounds. Whale watching has become an increasingly popular worldwide activity, and the Dominican Republic is fortunate to have one of the largest and best humpback breeding sanctuaries in the world.

The Dominican government enforces strict whale protection laws and guidelines to ensure the safety and conservation of these wonderful animals. Whale watching can be a thrilling experience for anyone interested in nature and the preservation of our natural resources.

We must continue to respect and protect these incredibly gentle giants so we can enjoy them for a long time to come.

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I interveiwed Barbara Lagerquist once. Look at this website for more info. http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/barbara-lagerquist You can also see Bruce Mate. http://mmi.oregonstate.edu/bruce-mate

keep it in the deep ocean....that's the only way it will stay alive otherwise it will die without water.

the humpback whales get hunt by people so they can usle there body as meat and there fins abd tails for soup.

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Humpback whales typically give birth to a single calf every two to three years. The gestation period for humpback whales is about 11 to 12 months. In rare cases, twins can occur, but this is extremely uncommon. After birth, the calf is nursed for about six months before it begins to eat solid food.

Whales are carnivores, so they cannot eat plants. Humpback whales are baleen whales, which means that they don't even eat large fishes or seals; they eat plankton.

As of my last update in October 2023, specific recent figures on the number of humpback whales killed on the South Atlantic coast are not readily available. However, humpback whale populations have faced threats from entanglement in fishing gear, ship strikes, and climate change. Conservation efforts are in place to protect these whales, but ongoing monitoring and research are essential to understand the current situation. For the latest statistics, it is advisable to consult marine conservation organizations or governmental reports.

Humpback whales are typically solitary but can form small groups, often consisting of a mother and her calf or a few individuals during feeding or breeding activities. These groups are usually transient, as humpbacks do not have permanent social structures. They may also gather in larger numbers in high-density feeding areas or during migration. Overall, their social interactions are generally fluid and opportunistic.

The nipples of a humpback whale are located on the underside of the body, typically near the flanks, just behind the pectoral fins. Unlike land mammals, whale nipples are not externally visible; they are retracted into the body and only extend when the mother is nursing her calf. Humpback whales, like other baleen whales, do not have teats; instead, the mother secretes milk that the calf sucks from the mammary slits.

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No; it's not a name (like John or Mary), nor a title.

While in general, the larger the animal the lower/slower the heart rate, large whales have a variable heart rate between 10- 30 beats per minute. Humpbacks lower their metabolism and heart rate when they dive to conserve oxygen. The rate rises as they themselves rise again to the surface.

The humpback is a predator, taking krill and small schooling fish, such as herring, salmon, capelin and sand lance as well as mackerel, pollock and haddock in the North Atlantic. Krill and copepods have been recorded from Australian and Antarctic waters. Humpbacks hunt by direct attack or by stunning prey by hitting the water with pectoral fins or flukes

The humpback is a predator, taking krill and small schooling fish, such as herring, salmon, capelin and sand lance as well as mackerel, pollock and haddock in the North Atlantic. Krill and copepods have been recorded from Australian and Antarctic waters. Humpbacks hunt by direct attack or by stunning prey by hitting the water with pectoral fins or flukes

Humans. 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