10 Fascinating facts about Humpback Whales

. Humpback Whales fast during the winter living off of fat stores they’ve acquired gorging themselves during their feeding season.

. It is estimated that as much as 90% of the humpback whales population was eliminated during the whaling era.

. The only known natural predator to hunt humpback whales is a pack of hungry killer whales. Successful attacks are believed to be rare with most attacks ending up
in nothing more than scarring and bruises.

. During mating season only the male humpback whales produce whale songs, or “sing”

. Consuming a large variety of fish and krill, these marine mammals have the most diverse eating habits of all baleen whales.

. The scientific name for the Humpback Whale is, “Megaptera novaeangliae”.

. Humpback Whales are easily identifiable by their abnormally large flippers, big fanned tail and hump-shaped back with a small black dorsal fin.

. Humpback whales can hunt in cooperative groups of 15 or more when searching for food.

. The humpback whale is protected against hunting by international law.