This mammals are the most passionate of the seven seas. The giants of the oceans, the humpback whale, do not spare his vocal cords to impress the females of their species.
The humpback whales, also known as black whale, plow the seas singing melodies barely audible to mating females of their own species. These are love songs whistled by males to attract a potential mate in order to reproduce. Such is the fervor that the most romantic vocals will be spread the blue waters of the oceans between the various populations of this giant of the seas. A musical phenomenon recently discovered by Australian scientist, Ellen Garland of the University of Queensland.
It is a cosmopolitan species, which travels over the summer to cooler waters during the winter and return for the hottest, at which the reproduction of the species, the result of the most popular songs. That is, female whale worth its salt is only available for good sex only if the whale-male in a position to serenade her with a great song, ring a bell?
Let's introduce now the scientific data. The feature that distinguishes this species from the rest is its extremely long pectoral fins, which can reach nearly a third of the total size of the animal is reaching 16 m in length for females. Their back is arched or hump (hence its name). Often have a light color contrasting with the darker color of the back.
Humpback whales feed mainly on small shrimp-like crustaceans, krill, and small fish. The whales throw themselves on large concentrations of prey, opening its mouth and swallowing tons of water with them. Then push it with the help of language, making the food get trapped against the keratin "beards” which are suspended from the top of his mouth, acting as a sieve.
The mammals are known for their docility and their spectacular jumps and can move at a speed of 27 km / h, which is pretty good for an animal that can measure about 16m in length and weigh up to 40 tons. Females give birth at intervals of 1 to 2 years, creates an approximately 4 m, with a gestation period of approximately two months. The nursing period lasts 10 to 11 months and creates reaches sexual maturity at about 5 years.
