The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual (a member of the family Balaenopteridae) and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons (44 short tons).

2024年12月23日 · Humpback whale, a baleen whale known for its elaborate courtship songs and displays. They usually range from 12 to 16 meters in length and weigh about 36 metric tons. The body is black on the upper surface, with a variable amount of white below, and it has about 30 broad ventral grooves on the throat and chest.

Humpback whales are massive, growing up to 17 meters in length. Their huge, dark bodies are flanked by enormous pectoral flippers growing up to around a third of their body length. Fantastic tools, they use their highly-maneuverable flippers for hunting by slapping the water and for swimming and even possibly regulating their body temperature.

Humpback whales are found in every ocean in the world. Their Latin name, Megaptera novaeangliae, means "big wing of New England." It refers to their giant pectoral fins, which can grow up to 16...

2024年11月26日 · Humpback whales feed on shrimp-like crustaceans (krill) and small fish, straining huge volumes of ocean water through their baleen plates, which act like a sieve. The humpback whale gets its common name from the distinctive hump on its back.

Humpback whales swim in the ocean all over the world. Major populations are found in the North Pacific, North Atlantic and in the Southern and Indian Oceans.

座头鲸 （学名： Megaptera novaeangliae，意为大翅鲸，英語： Humpback whale 意为驼背鲸）又名 巨臂鲸，於 鬚鯨小目 的 海洋哺乳動物。 其中文名源于日文「座頭」（ザトウ，日本江戶時期的視障人士之社會階級），因其背鰭及背瘤的外貌好似背負 琵琶 的盲人 琵琶法师 而得名。 大翅鯨為大型 鬚鯨，胸鰭特別的長，約占身體的三分之一。 成年鯨身長可達約11.5至16公尺之間（39至52英尺），少數大個體雌鯨體長可超過18公尺，成年雄鯨平均體長13-14公尺，成年雌 …

Humpback whales are one of the most-watched and well-studied species of whale. Found in every ocean and many nearshore areas associated with coastal and marine tourism, they are the focus of whale watching operations in over many countries around the world.

5 小时之前 · Humpback whales are one of the ocean’s most iconic and captivating creatures in the world. Known for their acrobatic displays and hauntingly melodic songs, these whales are also symbols of resilience and hope. The humpback whale, named for the distinctive hump on its back, can grow up to 60 ...

Like all whales, humpback whales are mammals and give live birth to very large calves. These whales are known for their singing; during courtship, the males compose intricate songs to attract females. The killer whale is the only species known to …