On The Move

Animal:	Humpback whale
Where is it from?	Cool water up north
Where does it migrate to?	Warmer water
What times of the year does it migrate?	summer

Other interesting facts: (please list at least 4):

1. is a species of baleen whale.
2. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12–16 m
3.  weigh about 36,000 kg (79,000 lb)
4. .Its purpose is not clear, though it may have a role in mating.
5. Their diet consists mostly of krill and small fish.
6. Like other large whales, the humpback was a target for the whaling industry.
7. collisions with ships and noise pollution continue to impact the population of 80,000.
8.  While stocks have partially recovered, entanglement in fishing gear,
9. its population fell by an estimated 90% before a 1966 moratorium.
10.  Humpbacks have a diverse repertoire of feeding methods