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humpback whale

[ huhmp-bak hweyl, weyl ]

noun

  1. a large baleen whale of the genus Megaptera having long narrow flippers, and noted for its habit of arching deeply as it dives: an endangered species.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of humpback whale1

First recorded in 1715–25
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In the coming weeks, rescuers are waiting to see if a group of humpback whales feeding in an algae bloom hotspot near the Channel Islands will become sick and come to shore.

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Domoic acid has been found in blue and humpback whales, as well as Guadalupe fur seals, which is a threatened species.

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In February, two fisherman rescued a humpback whale found entangled in creel fishing gear off the coast of Skye.

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Adrián had started to think how he might survive inside the humpback whale "like Pinocchio" - then the creature spat him back out.

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Black has seen a steady increase in the humpback whale population in recent decades, and wants to see even greater efforts to reduce run-ins with the crab fishery.

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