We are near Juneau, Alaska - humpback whale
winter feeding grounds!
winter feeding grounds!
View A Whale's Tail: Across the Miles in a larger map
Look at the picture for the purple camera located near Alaska. This is a picture of an area near Juneau. Watch the videos Marine Migration and Humpback Whales Reach Polar Seas. These videos show humpback whales traveling between Hawaii and Alaska.
Challenge #6
1. How far is Juneau, Alaska from Maalaea, Hawaii?
2. Why do humpback whales travel north to Alaska?
3. Would you want to travel thousands of miles to find food?
1. It's about 3,000 miles.
ReplyDelete2. They travel north to Alaska because they are HUNGRY! They haven't eaten in months.
3. Yes, I'd hope to get food on the way.
Yes, because I'll eat food where ever it is.
No, because it's quicker to get it close.
No, because when it's lunch-time it's nice to just be able to go to the cafeteria.