1. Parenting & Family

Humpback Whales in 'Oceans'

Oceans
Photo © Disney Enterprises
A humpback whale swims with her calf in the Disneynature movie Oceans. A baleen whale, the humpback is known for it's mysterious songs that travel great distances through the ocean. The humpback is also a very talented acrobat, breaching often and sometimes twirling in the air. The humpback breaths air through paired blowholes and can spout water about 13 feet into the air.

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved.

A part of The New York Times Company.