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Humpback whales are a species of baleen whale found in oceans around the world. They can grow to be up to 50 feet long and weigh as much as 40 tons. These majestic creatures are known for their unique songs, which can last for hours and be heard from miles away. Humpback whales are migratory animals, traveling thousands of miles each year between their feeding grounds in polar waters and their breeding grounds in warmer tropical waters. During the breeding season, males will compete for the attention of females by singing complex songs. Although humpback whales were once hunted nearly to extinction, conservation efforts have helped populations recover in recent years. However, they still face threats from pollution, habitat loss, and entanglement in fishing gear.

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Humpback whales are a beautiful species of sea mammals found in all of the world’s oceans. They are very large, growing up to 50 feet long and have been recorded to weigh as much as 40 tons. These stunning creatures are known for their “songs,” which can last for hours and be heard from miles away. Humpback whales travel thousands of miles per year. They are migratory animals and travel between their feeding and breeding grounds. During breeding season, male humpback whales will compete for the attention of females by singing complex songs. Humpback whales were hunted by humans to near extinction, but significant conservation efforts have restored their population. They still face threats from human actions like pollution, habitat loss, and entanglement in fishing gear.

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