Humpback Whales

Essay # 58920

Biology > Zoology

Humpback Whales

An overview of the characteristics and features of humpback whales.

890 words () | 7 sources | MLA | 2002 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper examines how humpback whales (megaptera novaeangilea) stand out from the other species of whales and looks at how their characteristics, migration patterns, feeding, and reproduction habits are quite unique from any other species.

Outline
Introduction
Characteristics
Migration
Breeding
Behavior
Feeding
Conclusion
Bibliography

From the Paper:

"Humpbacks appear in all the oceanic areas between the arctic and the Antarctic. During the summer, Humpbacks migrate to the Polar Regions of the arctic. Later when winter arrives, the Humpback will migrate back to the tropical or subtropical breeding grounds. A known place for breeding is Maalea Bay; just off the Hawaiian island Maui. Throughout the duration of the migration, the Humpback whale will not eat, for it does not know the food in the area, and will only eat in its own backyard, which can be a trip of several weeks. The Humpback can travel in speeds up to 16 mph. Humpback whales will often travel on pods consisting of 3 to five other whales."