Humpback Whales: Musical Migrating Mammals

Humpback Whales swim long distances through the world's oceans. These large animals have powerful tails and bumps on their heads. They sing songs to one another in the water. They join together and blow bubbles to trap their prey. The humpback whale is a type of mammal. AH mammals have backbones and fur or hair. They make milk to feed their babies, and most give birth to live young. But mammals have many differences too. Discover what a humpback whale has in common with a gibbon or a caribou. Learn what sets a humpback whale apart from a hedgehog or a sloth. Check out the comparison charts and use your compare-and-contrast skills to explore mammal traits!