Humpback Whale Opening Its Mouth
Did you know that Humpback whales are called baleen whales because they have bristly plates instead of teeth? Baleen plates are used to screen and capture the whale’s prey. Humpback whales feed primarily on krill and tiny fish. In reality, their name is derived from the baleen plates used to strain ocean water to catch food. These creatures have powerful tail flukes and can hear and communicate with one another when submerged. They consume around 3,000 pounds (1,360 kilos) of food every day.
Humpback Whale Opening Its Mouth
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