*** About Humpback Whales: Humpback whales, known scientifically as Megaptera novaeangliae, are large baleen whales recognized by their long pectoral fins and distinctive body shape. These magnificent marine mammals are famous for their impressive acrobatics, often breaching high out of the water and slapping their fins on the surface. They are migratory, traveling vast distances from feeding grounds in polar waters to breeding grounds in tropical seas. Humpback whales are not just spectacular to observe but are also crucial to marine ecosystems, impacting nutrient cycles through their feeding behavior. Each whale has a unique tail pattern, which scientists use to identify individuals, a method that has helped track their populations and migration patterns extensively.

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