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Humpback whales, a species belonging to the family Baleenidae, are known for their distinctive long pectoral fins, which can be up to one-third of their body length. They are filter feeders, consuming large quantities of krill and small fish by using their baleen plates to strain food from seawater. Humpback whales are famous for their complex and varied songs, which can last for hours and are used for communication during mating season. These aquatic mammals exhibit unique behaviors such as breaching (jumping out of the water) and slapping the surface with their fins or tails. Humpback whales undertake long migrations between feeding grounds in polar regions during the summer and warmer, tropical waters for breeding during the winter months. They can be found worldwide in oceans and seas, making them a fascinating subject of study within the context of marine life and aquatic animals, as well as under the broader category of animals.