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Humpback Whales: Giants of the Ocean and Their Amazing Behavior
Originally Published in Discover Wildlife
Discover the fascinating world of humpback whales: from their massive size to their unique behaviors like breaching, bubble-netting, and migrating across vast oceans.
The article "Humpback Whales: Giants of the Ocean and Their Amazing Behavior" from BBC's Discover Wildlife explains the extraordinary lives of humpback whales. These giant marine mammals, known for their acrobatic leaps and complex songs, migrate across oceans, exhibit cooperative feeding behaviors like bubble-netting, and communicate in ways that mystify scientists. Despite their size, they are gentle giants, and their populations have made a remarkable recovery since the whaling industry nearly decimated them.
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BBC's Discover Wildlife brings you closer to nature with expert advice, conservation news, the best nature writing and stunning wildlife photography. Learn more about subscriptions here.
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