Is the humpback whale humpbacked ?
Is the humpback whale humpbacked ?
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is one of the larger rorqual species, with adults ranging in length from 12–16 m and weighing around 25–30 t. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head.
If some people are of the opinion that this whale owes its name to the
little bumps that it has on its head, they are mistaken! It is because of its
diving style that it is called the humpback whale; it 'humps up' - rounding their back- well above the sea surface!
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