Humpback Whale: In News
A 23-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale while kayaking in the Strait of Magellan, Chile.The whale mistook the kayak for prey, engulfed Simancas, and released him unharmed within seconds.
- Humpback Whale Scientific Name: Megaptera novaeangliae
- A baleen whale known for its acrobatic breaches, complex songs, and long migrations.
- One of the largest whale species, reaching lengths of 12–16 meters (39–52 feet) and weighing up to 36 metric tons
- IUCN Conservation Status: It is listed as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List..
