Humpback Whales
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Amazing new video shows baby humpback whales nursing from their moms
By Kimberly Hickok published
Researchers popped suction-cup cameras on the backs of baby humpback whales and captured a rare glimpse into the life of a nursing whale.
Humpback Whale That Washed Ashore in Amazon Jungle Was Likely Sick
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
How did a humpback whale get stranded in the Amazon?
See a Newborn Baby Humpback Whale Swim with Its Mom, Minutes After Being Born
By Brandon Specktor published
This is what a baby whale looks like minutes after being born.
Humpback Whales Plagiarize the Tunes of Other Whales (Even Oceans Away)
By Rafi Letzter published
Humpback whales aren't just talented singers, they learn and steal each other's songs.
Baby Humpback Whales May Soon Fill Antarctic Seas
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Lots of little baby humpback whales may be on their way.
This Humpback Whale Saved a Woman's Life, But Probably Not on Purpose
By Brandon Specktor published
First the whale head-butted her. Then is saved her life. What gives?
Humpbacks Block Killer Whale Feeding Frenzy in Wild Video
By Tia Ghose published
A deadly gang of orcas roving off the coast of northern California is meeting surprising opposition – humpback whales trying to foil their kills.
'Whispering' Whales: Humpback Calves Speak Softly to Mom
By Mindy Weisberger published
A newborn humpback whale learns early in life to use its "indoor voice" to avoid attracting the attention of nearby killer whales.
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