The humpback whales
Description:
The humpback whale is one of the most easily recognized whale . Reaching between 40 and 50 feet in length, a humpback whale can weigh up to 48 tons. They are recognized from other whales due to their large flippers, almost one-third of their body size, and they turn onto their backs.
Habitat:
Humpback whales live in oceans across the globe and can be seen in shallow water. usually , these whales live and travel together in pods upwards of 20,000 whales.
Food Source:
Humpback whales eat fish and krill. They are baleen whales, meaning they are filter feeders. These whales have two straight rows of baleen plates attached to their jaws, allowing them to filter water for fish and krill. They can eat up to a ton of food a day, and newborn humpback calves can eat 100 pounds of their mother's milk a day. They only feed in the summer months.
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