2 days ago · Adults range in length from 14–17 m (46–56 ft) and weigh up to 40 metric tons (44 short tons). The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. …

Nov 23, 2025 · Humpbacks usually range from 12 to 16 metres (39 to 52 feet) in length and weigh approximately 36 metric tons (40 short [U.S.] tons). The body is black on the upper surface, with a …

Mar 31, 2021 · Humpback whales reach sexual maturity at 6-10 years of age or when males reach the length of 35 feet (11.6 m) and females reach 40 feet (12 m). Each female typically bears a calf every …

May 21, 2021 · As far as size, the adult humpback whales are 45 to 56 in length, with females being about 6 feet longer than males on the average.Newborn calves are 16 to 18 feet in length and weigh …

Apr 11, 2024 · The humpback is a large baleen whale that ranges from 12-16 meters (38-50 feet) in length and weighs approximately 36 tons. They are found in all the world’s oceans. They usually …

The humpback whale is a baleen whale, and one of the largest members of the rorqual family. Adult females average 49 ft (15m) in length and weigh approximately 35 tons, with adult males being …

Dec 4, 2025 · Learn facts about humpback whales, including their size, diet and conservation status, plus insights we’ve gained during 25 years of marine mammal research.

The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale in the family Balaenopteridae, characterized by its stocky build, distinctive hump-like dorsal ridge, elongated …

3 days ago · Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are one of the most recognizable and charismatic whales in the world. Their acrobatics, complex songs, and long migrations make them a …

2 days ago · The Humpback Whale, scientifically known as Megaptera novaeangliae, is one of the most well-known species of baleen whales. Renowned for their acrobatic breaching behavior and complex …