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Humpback whale

Humpback whale

Animal
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus Megaptera. Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins... Wikipedia
Scientific name: Megaptera novaeangliae
Mass: 55,000 – 66,000 lbs
Conservation status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
Trophic level: Carnivorous
Lifespan: 45 – 50 years
Length: 49 – 52 ft. (Female, Adult) and 43 – 46 ft. (Male, Adult)
Gestation period: 11 months

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