5 facts about humpback whales, the gentle giants of the sea

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They’re enormous and strange looking, but humpback whales are actually gentle giants.

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They’re best known for their beautiful songs, which they sing during mating season. The series of moans and cries can be heard underwater for miles in every direction.

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Here are some more fascinating facts about humpback whales.

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