Humpback whales do not have teeth to eat food. They have long plates called baleen. They gulp lots of water and use their baleen to trap food while letting the water fall out.

Humpback whales can often be seen in coastal waters as they travel long distances across the sea. They travel up to 5,000 miles when they migrate.

Mother humpback whales stay in tropical coves that are sheltered by coral reefs. The hard reefs block big waves and keep the water safe for their babies.

In April, humpback whales leave these reefs and swim to colder water to find food. This trip can take about six weeks to complete.

Humpback whales are big animals, but they are graceful swimmers. Their long flippers help them glide and steer with ease.

People love to see humpback whales do playful leaps out of the water. This is called breaching.

Humans once hunted humpback whales. Today, we must make mindful choices to protect these majestic animals. This is vital to their survival.