Humpback Whales an endangered species -
what do whales eat ?   

Whale facts             What do whales eat ? Humpback whales eat krill, which is a tiny shrimp.    Above : Krill Below: a mass of krill Some other whales eat fish and killer whales will even eat a seal! Humpback Whales belong to the group of whales known as rorquals, a group that includes the Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Bryde's Whale, Sei Whale, and Minke Whale. Rorquals have two characteristics in common: dorsal fins on their backs, and ventral pleats running from the tip of the lower jaw to the navel area. They are characterised by the possession of baleen plates for sieving the krill upon which they feed. Humpback Whales are regular visitors to the waters between Hervey Bay and Fraser Island. Many humpback whales arrive in Hervey Bay from late July and remain until November when they begin their return to the southern ocean. Mothers and calves are a common sight for whale watching visitors. Responsible cruise operators are dedicated to keeping whales off the endangered species list.

Humpback whales at play Tell us what you know about whales Check out some recommended children's books on whales and dolphins.    More Whale facts Humpback whales are still the third most endangered species of all the big whales They are the fifth largest animal on this planet, growing up to 15 meters in length with a weight of up to 45,000kg (99,000lbs) - equivalent to 11 elephants or 600 persons each! Humpback Whales are mammals   The Humpback whales breathe air at the surface of the water through 2 blowholes located near the top of the head. The largest ever recorded specimen was 19 meters long and had pectoral fins measuring six meters each . A Humpback Whale can live for 45–50 years each.   Take a look at our photo gallery. and Free coloring pages.

Humpback Whale facts
What do whales eat ? Humpback whales eat krill, killer whales eat fish and seals.