Humpback Whale

General Description: robust animal with rounded flat head; it can grow up to 52 feet long, weighing 30-50 tons

Habitat: polar to tropical waters

Behavior: Humpback whales travel in large groups and are migrating over large distances

Diet: these whales filter their food from the water; they eat krill, plankton, small fish

Reproduction: males and females reach sexual maturity around the age of 5; the gestation period is 11-12 months, one calf is born.

Interesting Facts: Humpback whales can live for 45–50 years; they can dive to a depth of 500-700 feet

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zones: Whale Learning Zone