Sentences with phrase «by humpback»

Payne, 75, is best known for his 1968 discovery and recordings of songs by humpback whales, and for finding that some whale species can communicate with each other over long distances.

Payne, 75, is best known for his 1968 discovery and recordings of songs by humpback whales, and for finding that some whale species can communicate with each other over thousands of miles.

While diving off the Central California coast, two divers were nearly swallowed whole by humpback whales.

My strongest portfolio is about Killer whales (Orcas) followed by humpback whales and sperm whales, but here you also find pictures of Beluga whales, fin whales and other whales.

Among the animals that have been observed being rescued by humpback whales were California sea lions, ocean sunfish, harbor seals, and gray whales.

During Hawaii whale season the calm protected waters of Hilo Bay are frequented by Humpback Whales ideal for a family friendly Big Island Whale Watching adventure.

Nearly everybody aboard is surprised by a Humpback Whale, which surfaces fifty yards from the boat.

Our first campsite is well situated on one of the orcas main travel path as well as being in an area routinely visited by humpback whales.

Not exact matches

A study on humpback whales by ecologists from Denmark and Australia has revealed that baby whales communicate with their mothers in whispers to avoid the risk of attention from predators and other mating whales.

Sculptures of a humpback whale mother and her calf, donated by Shedd Aquarium, greet people entering the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which opened today.

«Although humpbacks are currently at 33 per cent of their pre-whaling numbers, we predict they will make a full recovery by 2050.»

The word «song» is used in particular to describe the pattern of regular and predictable sounds made by some species of whales (notably the humpback) in a way that is reminiscent of human singing.

Overall, the study's data from mitochondrial DNA — different from nuclear DNA in that it helps scientists trace maternal lineages — reveal that population structure in humpback whales is largely driven by female whales that return annually to the same breeding grounds and by the early experience of calves that accompany their mothers on their first round - trip migration to the feeding grounds.

Humpback whales commonly feed on large prey shoals by accelerating to high speeds and «lunging» at their prey, engulfing a large volume of water and filtering out the prey through their filter feeders.

Before receiving international protection in 1966, humpback whales were targeted by commercial whaling vessels that nearly drove the species into extinction.

One company believes it has found an answer to these problems by mimicking the fin of the humpback whale.

WHALE CLOSE - UP A humpback whale repeatedly gulps juvenile salmon recently released in this quiet cove by a hatchery in southeastern Alaska.

CAUGHT IN THE ACT Two humpback whales blow a net of bubbles around their prey in this photo taken by a remotely controlled drone.

The microphones record data at a sample rate of 8kHz, so the group listens up to 4kHz — for scale, the highest note on a normally tuned, standard piano is 4.186 kHz — to include signals produced by large whales like fins, humpbacks, bowheads and killer whales, as well as pinnipeds such as bearded seals and walrus.

Researchers determined the whales» current population numbers by comparing photographic shots of humpbacks in their North Pacific feeding grounds (around the Pacific Rim from California to Kamchatka) to images taken of the whales in their southern, tropical breeding areas — some as far as 3000 miles away.

A new study reveals that, just like humans, humpback whales in the South Pacific follow musical trends that change by the season.

The discovery of the krill and whale «super-aggregations» sheds light on an important but overlooked foraging ground for the endangered humpbacks — one that may be threatened by the region's rapidly changing climate.

During breeding season, which takes place over the winter months, groups of male humpback whales will display for potential mates by singing their famously haunting songs, breaching, and performing a host of other competitive displays that depend on speed, strength and size.

That program, known as JARPA II, called for taking 850 minkes, 50 humpbacks, and 50 fin whales annually, though in recent years actual captures fell far below those targets because of interference by antiwhaling activists.

For a couple of hours the humpback whale calf swam in circles, pursued by between 10 and 20 sharks, says cinematographer Morne Hardenberg, who witnessed the encounter (see top picture).

Spotted off the eastern coast of South Africa, in the Pondoland Marine Protected Area, a humpback whale calf some 4 metres long endured a harrowing ordeal, beset by a group of dusky sharks, each 2 to 3 metres long.

Further, the findings of the new study confirm the unique nature of Arabian Sea humpback whales, which recently was listed as «Endangered» under the US Endangered Species Act by evaluating extinction risk of this discrete population.

«The present study is the first on apes to show by means of networking analysis that habits travel along paths of close relationships,» he says, adding that a similar idea was shown not long ago for humpback whale hunting techniques.

A humpback whale repeatedly gulps juvenile salmon recently released in this quiet cove by a hatchery in southeastern Alaska.

Rated G. Opens: April 24, 2009 Studio: DisneyNature Starring: James Earl Jones, polar bears, elephants, humpback whales and a bunch of other critters on our planet Directed by: Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield

Based on a real event, this picture book uses stately illustrations and informative text to movingly tell the story of a humpback whale entangled in fishing nets but later freed by friendly divers.

Their pace was slow at first, but by the turn of this new millennium, humpbacks had become a common enough sight that they formed a reliable part of the whale watching scene.

Ask us about night time storytelling or star gazing by the bonfires; Ranger - guided night walks to discover our nocturnal neighbours or a Ranger Presentation in the Centre Complex on snakes, Humpback whales, dinoges or birdlife!

Both killer whales and humpback whales regularly pass by our camp, and we have enjoyed many dinner shows from the beach.

It is also frequented by Southern Right and Humpback whales during the months of July to December of every year.

We hiked at a good pace, cheered on by the loud calls of Kauai's humpback whales bouncing off the sharp coastal cliffs.

• Antarctica: Visit penguin rookeries • Fiji: Stay at a private island resort • Kimberley Coastline, Australia: Look forbreaching humpback whales • Milford Sound, New Zealand: Explore the fjord by ferry • Papua New Guinea: Meet villagers and watch ceremonies • Sydney: People - watch at Bondi Beach

We walk out of our kitchen door at dawn and are greeted by the whooshing blow of a humpback whale that ends in a whistle... whew!

The whales hunt using a technique known as bubble net fishing in which a group of humpbacks surround their prey by blowing bubbles and then feasting on the «surrounded» bait.

Be mesmerized by seasonal humpback whale watching from the comfort of your home or catch the Kauai sunset dance nightly across the sky.

Learn more about the humpback whales that visit Maui waters each winter (mid-November to mid-April) by taking a whale watching cruise or by visiting our National Marine Sanctuary or the Maui Ocean Center.

Join us on a dogsledding tour through wilderness, dine under the northern lights, see humpback whales swim by your boat or try cross-country skiing like a real Norwegian.

The calm protected waters of Hilo Bay are frequented by Hawaii Humpback Whales and are ideal for a family friendly Big Island Whale Watching adventure.

Wayaka dive sites have often been visited by larger species of sea life, including Whale Sharks, Manta Rays and Humpback Whales.

The route takes us through prime humpback whale watching areas and kelp forests favored by pods of sea otters.

Be awed by the abundance and variety of marine mammals: Pacific walrus, northern fur seals, gray, humpback, and sperm whales, sea otters and Steller sea lions; and seabirds from the Aleutians to the Commander Islands including horned and tufted puffins, murres and rare whiskered auklets.

The Central Coast of California is most often visited by three species of whales: California Gray Whale, Humpback Whale, and Blue Whale.

Bluewater Bay Between July and December of every year, the Eastern Cape coastline is frequented by Southern Right Whales and Humpback Whales.

Between July and December of every year, the Eastern Cape coastline is frequented by Southern Right Whales and Humpback Whales.

We go in search of wild Killer Whales or Orcas and Humpback Whales in their natural environment, before leaving the deep water behind to explore ancient village sites with white shell beaches and discover sheltered coves where we will camp for the night, led by our experienced, qualified guides using top quality equipment.