humpback whale
a large baleen whale of the genus Megaptera having long narrow flippers, and noted for its habit of arching deeply as it dives: an endangered species.
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The odds also increase for marine-wildlife sightings, since blue and humpback whales are migrating past the Channel Islands during these months.
The Ultimate Channel Islands National Park Travel Guide | Shawnté Salabert | June 23, 2021 | Outside OnlineThe glaciers pull minerals from these mountains, which melt into the ocean, which in turn provide nutrient-rich waters for humpback whales and krill, their main source of food.
Kayaking with Giants in Kenai Fjords National Park | Emily Pennington | May 13, 2021 | Outside Online“If we’re headed to a port of call, but we see a group of humpback whales, we’re going to divert course and hang out to let people savor that Alaska moment,” Kirkpatrick said.
Why 2021 will be the year of the Alaska micro-cruise | Bailey Berg | March 25, 2021 | Washington PostFor instance, they’ve observed groups of humpback whales on opposite sides of the world, which have no contact with each other, change their songs in similar patterns.
Like humans, naked mole-rats have regional accents | Rahul Rao | February 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe Whale and Dolphin Conservation runs an orca and humpback whale adoption program.
A virtual menagerie: How conservation and rescue efforts can connect us with wildlife around the world | Andrea Sachs | January 15, 2021 | Washington Post
The humpback whale is one of these "Finners," distinguished by its excessively long flippers and huge bulk.
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