Humpback whales are among the best-studied cetaceans, yet they are still among the most mysterious. Among the mysteries are the reasons for their songs and the complex social behaviors that accompany them. Learn more about the Megaptera novaeangliae, more commonly known as a Humpback Whale, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae, smithsonian

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional