Humpback Whale

IntroductionHave you ever seen a whale that’s huge

and in the middle of the ocean? If you have, then it’s possible that you were looking at a Humpback whale. They are the second biggest animal in the world! There are only 200 left so you should help them survive. You will read about the physical description, habitat, diet, and life cycle of the Humpback Whale.

Physical DescriptionThe Humpback Whale looks like a dark gray

body with a whitish stomach, flat head and white fins. The male’s size is 40-48 feet and the female’s is 45-50 feet. The Humpback Whale weighs 25-30 tons. The Humpback Whale’s color is white all over and has dots. The Humpback Whale has a type of skin called blubber. The Humpback Whale is as big as a school!

HabitatThe Humpback‘s habitat is very interesting.

Humpbacks migrate to tropical oceans. The Humpback’s ecosystem is the ocean. The Humpback’s habitat hasn’t changed. Did you know that the Humpback Whale travels’ all over the world? The Humpback Whales habitat is filled with creatures.

DietThe Humpback’s diet is very large.

Humpbacks eat plankton, large groups of fish, krill, mackerel, sand lance, capelin, and herring. The Humpbacks diet has not changed over time. Humpbacks eat their food whole. The Humpback is killed but not eaten. The Humpbacks eat a great deal of food.

Life CycleThe Humpback is born alive. The

Humpback Whale lives from 40-50 years. It takes 6-10 years for a Humpback to grow to an adult. The life cycle stages are calf to teenager to adult. Then it dies. The life cycle of the Humpback Whale is very important.

ConclusionIf you ever go whale watching, look for a

huge whale. The Humpback is very easy to find. The Humpback Whale is commonly found in the North Pacific Ocean. Remember that there are only 200 left, so help the Humpback Whale. There is so much more to learn about the Humpback Whale!