The Humpback Whale is a species of baleen whale, scientifically known as Megaptera novaeangliae. Perceived as an acrobatic whale for its breaching and slapping the water with its tail and pectorals its popular with whale watchers off Australia, New Zealand, South America, Canada, and the United States.
This website will show you the main keys in every animals life such as habitat, diet, body covering (description), reproduction, breathing methods and it also includes some interesting facts about the Humpback.
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Why Question: Why is the Humpback Whale called the Humpback Whale?
Maybe it has a hump in its mouth or its eyes are really big and they look like humps? Not exactly...
The Humpback Whale got its name from a dorsal fin that sits on its back on a large hump. It is noticeable when the whale arches its back and dives.
This website will show you the main keys in every animals life such as habitat, diet, body covering (description), reproduction, breathing methods and it also includes some interesting facts about the Humpback.
Enjoy!
Why Question: Why is the Humpback Whale called the Humpback Whale?
Maybe it has a hump in its mouth or its eyes are really big and they look like humps? Not exactly...
The Humpback Whale got its name from a dorsal fin that sits on its back on a large hump. It is noticeable when the whale arches its back and dives.