Humpback whales travel along the same paths every year, just like how you walk from school to home each day.
Bold fact: Humpback whales go on long journeys called migrations. These are special trips they take to find food and a good place to have their babies.
Why They Move
In cold places, there’s lots of food, especially tiny sea creatures like krill. But when the weather gets warm, the food moves to different areas. So humpback whales swim far away, following these clues, just like you follow your favorite path home.
How They Know Where to Go
Humpback whales have a sort of “map” in their minds, they remember where the best places are. Every year, they return to the same spots, like how you always know where the park is after school. This map helps them find food and safe places for their babies.
They also use sound, special songs that help them talk to each other across the ocean. It's like leaving a message in a bottle for friends who live far away!
Examples
- A humpback whale travels from Antarctica to the Arctic every year.
- Some whales return to the same feeding grounds each winter.
- Baby whales learn the migratory route from their mothers.
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See also
- What are ocean currents?
- How Does a Fisherman's Net Capture So Many Different Species?
- What are ocean temperatures?
- What Makes the Ocean Turn Green?
- What Makes a ‘Coral Reef’ Different from a ‘Fish Tank’?