Humpback Whales
Humpback Whales are a large distinctive Baleen whale with long pectoral fines and a knobbly head. Belonging to the Rorqual species, humpbacks often breach and perform acrobatics. They range between 12-16 m in length and weigh about 36 000 kg. Humpbacks migrate thousands of km each year, fast in winter and otherwise feed on krill and small school fish. Once close to extinction due to over hunting, numbers are now increasing since whaling has been largely banned. Whale watching is a popular seasonal activity enjoyed along many areas of Australia’s vast coastline.