Wildlife Fact Sheets: Humpback whale - Ocean Conservancy
Humpback whales are hard to miss—they can grow to be bigger than a school bus and weigh 40 tons! If their size wasn’t enough to catch your attention, humpback whales are also known for their acrobatics. Humpback whales can use their powerful fluke, or …
Humpback whale | Size, Song, Habitat, Migration, & Facts
2024年11月26日 · humpback whale, (Megaptera novaeangliae), a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. Humpbacks usually range from 12 to 16 metres (39 to 52 feet) in length and weigh approximately 36 metric tons (40 short [U.S.] tons).
Humpback whale, facts and photos - National Geographic
What is a humpback whale? Humpback whales are found in every ocean in the world. Their Latin name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big wing of New England." It refers to their giant pectoral...
Humpback whale - Wikipedia
The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae) and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons (44 short tons).
Humpback Whale Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
2022年6月29日 · Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae): a species of baleen whale. Humpback whales weigh up to about 40 tons and can reach up to 60 feet in length. Their flukes can be up to 18 feet in...
Humpback Whale Facts & Pictures – Complete Species Guide
2017年5月3日 · Humpback whale facts – a complete guide to one of the world's most distinctive marine mammals. The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale known for its distinctive body shape, acrobatic behavior, and complex vocalizations.
Humpback whales normally swim 3-9 mph (4.8-14 kph), but can go up to 15-16.5 mph (24-26.5 kph) in bursts when in danger. Feeding speeds are slower, about 1.2-3.5 mph. Humpback whales can dive for up to 30 minutes, but usually last only 15 minutes. They can dive to depths up to 500-700 feet (150-210 m).
Humpback Whale Facts - Ocean Conservation Society
Learn facts about humpback whales, including their size, diet and conservation status, plus insights we’ve gained during 25 years of marine mammal research.
The humpback whale is one of the most distinctive of all rorquals. It has a much more robust body than other rorquals. Flippers are the longest of any cetacean. Its knobs (tubercles) on the head are also diagnostic. Habit of raising tail before a deep dive separates it …
Humpback Whale Fact Sheet - ACS Orange County
Discover the Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) Fact Sheet. Learn all about Humpback Whale features, history, feeding, distribution, Humpback Whale status and more.
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