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Humpback WhaleMegaptera novaeangliae 
HabitatFound in all oceans, migrating to the pack ice in summer and to mid latitude breeding areas in winter: there are distinct northern and southern hemisphere forms.
DescriptionThe average length of the humpback whale is 17 meters. the largest humpback whale in the world is 21 meters in length. the colour of the humpback whale is black, grey and white. the food that the humpback whale eats is fish and crustaceans.
Threats ToNumber reduction due to extensive hunting until the 1970's. Present threats are fishing nets which entangle them, either drowning them or preventing them from feeding. They then starve to death. |
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