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What are the natural enemies of humpback whales?

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Growing to lengths of over 50 feet, the massive adult humpback whale has few natural predators. These marine mammals are found in most of the world's oceans and undertake extensive annual migrations between their tropical breeding grounds and the colder polar waters where they feed. read more

Transient killer whales prey on marine mammals, and are one of the humpback whale’s main predators. They attack calves and younger animals more frequently, and most humpback whales have scars as a result of prior orca attacks, including drag marks on their tails. read more

Whales have no natural predators in the water so they have been able to live for many years in the water if the conditions are right. However, there are plenty of dangers to whales that you may not be aware of. read more

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Further Research

Do Blue Whales Have Predators?
www.whalefacts.org

Marine Mammal Information
www.whalefacts.org

Parks and Wildlife Service
www.dpaw.wa.gov.au

Whale Facts and Information
www.whale-world.com