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humpback whale
noun
: a large baleen whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) that is black above and white below and has very long flippers, and fleshy tubercles along the snout
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The scientists gathered the baby humpback whale sightings from a variety of sources, including migration surveys, stranding reports and citizen science observations from tourism boats.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Read More: Listen to Baby Humpback Whales Whisper to Their Mothers
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A mother and baby humpback whale swimming in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
Since 2007, at least 922 humpback whales have been maimed or killed by these ropes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Elizabeth Cook, CBS News, 15 May 2025
As the humpback whale swims through the shot, the whale's tail passes over Dersch's head, almost hitting the man.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2025
Read More: Listen to Baby Humpback Whales Whisper to Their Mothers
Protection for Whale Populations
A mother and baby humpback whale swimming in Kiama, New South Wales, Australia.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
Since 2007, at least 922 humpback whales have been maimed or killed by these ropes, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Elizabeth Cook, CBS News, 15 May 2025
As the humpback whale swims through the shot, the whale's tail passes over Dersch's head, almost hitting the man.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Humpback whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humpback%20whale. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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