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Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

Flattened knobby rostrum

Black upper body, white below

Triangular or curved fin on hump

Wide tail with deep center notch and serrated edge

Large scalloped flippers, black and white

  • Length: Large baleen whale typically measuring 12–16 metres

  • Group Size: Social species forming variable groups during migration

  • Key Features: Long white flippers, scalloped flukes, small dorsal fin

  • Behaviour: Breaching, flipper‑slapping, long migrations

  • Habitat: Polar to tropical waters, coastal and oceanic zones

  • Conservation Status: Listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List

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