Food
Carnivore
Humpback whales eat krill and small fish.
Meat eater
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Humpback Whale Facts for Kids: H Is for Humpback Whale
Male humpback whales sing long songs under the water. They are famous for leaping out of the sea and landing with a giant splash. Here are easy humpback whale facts for kids: what humpback whales eat, how big they grow, what a baby humpback whale is called and where humpback whales live. Read them out loud, try the quiz, then color the letter H.
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Fun facts
Fun Facts About Humpback whales
Two more true facts about the humpback whale that kids love. Tap the button to hear the name, then read each fact together.
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Say “Humpback Whale”
Humpback Whale starts with the letter H. Clap once for each part of the word as you say it.
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Did you know?
Male humpbacks sing long songs that can last for hours.
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One more fact
They blow bubble nets to catch fish.
Act it outMove like a humpback whale for ten seconds.
Spot the letterFind the letter H in “Humpback Whale”.
Ask a questionWhat would a humpback whale eat for breakfast?
Quick facts
Humpback Whale Facts at a Glance
Everything a curious kid wants to know about the humpback whale, in eight short cards.
Size
How big?
A humpback whale is about 14 to 16 m long.
Body sizeLife
How long?
Humpback whales live for about 45 to 50 years.
LifespanBaby
Calf
A baby humpback whale is called a calf.
Baby nameGroup
Pod
A group of humpback whales is called a pod.
Group nameHabitat
Ocean
Humpback whales are found in every ocean.
Where they liveAnimal type
Mammal
Male humpback whales sing long songs under the water. They are famous for leaping out of the sea and landing with a giant splash.
Humpback Whale is a mammalLetter
H is for humpback whale
Humpback Whale has 13 letters and starts with H.
Say: Humpback Whale
Quick quiz
Humpback Whale Quiz for Kids
A tiny game to check what stuck. Read the question out loud and let your little one tap the answer.
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Humpback Whale Coloring Page: Letter H Worksheet
Done reading about the humpback whale? Print the free letter H sheet, say “H is for humpback whale” together and color the big letters. Great for circle time, morning work or a quiet afternoon at home.
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Questions
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Humpback Whale Questions Kids Ask
Humpback whales eat krill and small fish. That makes the humpback whale a carnivore, which means it is a meat eater.
A humpback whale is about 14 to 16 m long.
Humpback whales live for about 45 to 50 years.
A baby humpback whale is called a calf.
A group of humpback whales is called a pod.
Humpback whales live in every ocean. Their favorite habitat is: ocean.
Yes. The humpback whale is a mammal. Male humpback whales sing long songs under the water. They are famous for leaping out of the sea and landing with a giant splash.
Humpback Whale starts with the letter H. Say it slowly and listen for the H sound at the start.
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