Scientific Name: Megaptera novaeangliae
Range: Oceanwide
Habitat: Open ocean
Diet: Schooling fish and crustaceans, such as krill
Size: Up to 55 ft (17 m)
Fun Fact: Humpback whales are known for their singing–vocalizations that can be heard underwater up to 20 miles. Only the males are known to sing and scientists believe it helps to identify a territory and/or attract mates.
IUCN Conservation Status: Threatened and Endangered.