humpback whale
US /ˈhʌmp.bæk ˌweɪl/
UK /ˈhʌmp.bæk ˌweɪl/
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a baleen whale with long flippers and a distinctive hump on its back, known for its acrobatic displays and complex songs
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We saw a magnificent humpback whale breaching near the coast.
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The song of the humpback whale is one of the most complex in the animal kingdom.