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tours\u003C/a\u003E | \u003Ca title=\"About Humpback Whales\" href=\"#abouthumpbackwhales\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAbout Humpback Whales\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt makes sense to take your holiday cues from a mammal with a brain at least seven times bigger than your own. Which is why \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales\" title=\"whales queensland\"\u003Ewhale watching\u003C/a\u003E in Hervey Bay has officially been recognised as one of the world’s best ways to witness this heart-stopping phenomenon.\u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHoliday like a humpback with a migration to the warm waters of official Whale Heritage Site \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/hervey-bay\" title=\"Hervey Bay\"\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E this winter, and guarantee your family a display of nature that rivals any documentary on the National Geographic channel.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to go?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imageb205d5d2-7eba-4ef0-a88a-6d8d78c76b2d":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/character-profiles/Bio_Whale Watching with Captain Keith.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/character-profiles/Bio_Whale Watching with Captain Keith.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25da8d5f1565045da0147-hervey-bay","alt":"Whale Watching tour in Hervey Bay, kids watching a whale swim in the water.","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imageb205d5d2-7eba-4ef0-a88a-6d8d78c76b2d.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778327105487/bio-whale-watching-with-captain-keith.jpeg","uuid":"901bd81b-4b12-4d39-9143-86b20735342b","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whale watching, Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EHervey Bay is to whales what Hotel California is to its guests in that famous Eagles song. In fact, it’s the only known destination on their migration from Antarctica to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Great Barrier Reef\"\u003EGreat Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E where they check-in, but don’t really leave.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHumpback whales use the calm, protected waters around \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/kgari-fraser-island\" title=\"Fraser Island\" target=\"_self\"\u003EK'gari\u003C/a\u003E (formerly Fraser Island) as a calf kindergarten to teach their young how to adult. From flip slaps and blowhole spurts to full, 40-tonne out-of-water aerial displays, Hervey Bay is where you come for Cirque du Soleil of whale behaviour. It’s this phenomenon, along with the region’s dedication to research, cultural and celebratory ties to these majestic creatures that saw it crowned as one of the world’s first Whale Heritage Sites by the World Cetacean Alliance at the World Whale Conference in 2019.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"Besttimeforwhalewatching\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EBest still, Hervey Bay is an easy drive north of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/brisbane\" title=\"Brisbane\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBrisbane\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E - about 3.5 hours. And it \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca title=\"long weekend hervey bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/itineraries/how-to-spend-a-long-weekend-in-hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ecan easily be discovered in a weekend\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E - though you may wish to stay a while longer to explore K'gari or \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca title=\"day trips hervey Bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/fraser-coast/day-trips-from-hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\"\u003Etake one of these day trips\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhen is the best time to go whale watching in Hervey Bay?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image57684411-12dd-4e2d-a325-eb0528846912":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2022_FC_HerveyBayWhaleFestival_@frasercoastevents.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2022_FC_HerveyBayWhaleFestival_@frasercoastevents.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5a794ac06604279a0a0b7c38-hervey-bay-whale-festival-2022","alt":"Hervey Bay Whale Festival | Queensland events August","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image57684411-12dd-4e2d-a325-eb0528846912.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778327105525/2022-fc-herveybaywhalefestival-%40frasercoastevents.jpeg","uuid":"2a49067e-1fc6-43a9-a0bb-abb961d264b8","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Hervey Bay Whale Festival, Fraser Coast. Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/frasercoastevents/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@frasercoastevents\u003C/a\u003E ",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_243277923":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EMigrating humpback whales time their visit each year between June to November, and so should you. So confident are the whale watching operators that you’ll see the whales, most even offer a guarantee over the whale watching period so if you don't see a while, you can cruise again for free.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo celebrate the whales’ arrival, the local community gathers for the annual \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/events/p-5a794ac06604279a0a0b7c38-hervey-bay-whale-festival-2022\" title=\"Hervey Bay Whale Festival \" target=\"_self\"\u003EHervey Bay Whale Festival\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E. Festivities kick off with the Marina Party and official Blessing of the Fleet, then continue with a weekend of parades and parties. \u003Ca id=\"Wheretostay\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EDon't miss the Paddle Out for Whales - which sees hundreds of people float into the bay on surfboards, kayaks, bright inflatables and SUPs to raise awareness for whale welfare and the conservation of the marine environment.  \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhere to stay in Hervey Bay?\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Humpback Highway cuts through the entire \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/fraser-coast-accommodation\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fraser Coast accommodation\"\u003EFraser Coast\u003C/a\u003E real estate, so you can stay island-side or on the mainland for a whale watching weekend.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EHervey Bay\u003C/b\u003E is the best mainland base, and it's a \u003Ca title=\"caravan parks hervey bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/camping-and-caravan-parks/hervey-bay-caravan-parks-and-camping\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ehaven for caravan parks\u003C/a\u003E. Not your style? \u003Ca title=\"Oaks Hervey Bay Resort and Spa\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b263dc2880253d74c4c776-oaks-hervey-bay-resort-and-spa\" target=\"_self\"\u003EOaks Resort and Spa\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25e922cbcbe7073ad81d5-mantra-hervey-bay\" title=\"Mantra Hervey Bay\" target=\"_self\"\u003EMantra Hervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b260792880253d74c48e0a-akama-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Akama Resort Hervey Bay,\"\u003EAkama Resort\u003C/a\u003E are stumbling distance from the marina, which will afford you the best chance of a sleep-in before your tour. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca id=\"tours\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOn K'gari,\u003C/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b25d29aeeeaaf773ceef97-kingfisher-bay-resort\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Kingfisher Bay Resort\"\u003EKingfisher Bay Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E is the take-off point for a day of cruising the seas in search of whales. But there are \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca title=\"best fraser island accommodation\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/best-fraser-island-accommodation\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eplenty of other accommodation\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E options on the world's largest sand island, including pitching a tent at one of the \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca title=\"camping great sandy national park\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-56b2659d2880253d74c4ddd3-kgari-fraser-island-camping-great-sandy-national-park\" target=\"_self\"\u003E45 camping areas found here.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhich whale watching tour to choose?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagede2df3f1-7ca7-4835-8533-38022e32bb9e":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2025_FC_HerveyBay_HerveyBayDiveCentre_JoshKelly_WhalesAerial_157232.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/fraser-coast/blog-images/2025_FC_HerveyBay_HerveyBayDiveCentre_JoshKelly_WhalesAerial_157232.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-58ff2ba80388972f537e9eac-hervey-bay-dive-centre","alt":"Two humpback whales cruise past a group swimming off the back of a tour boat","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagede2df3f1-7ca7-4835-8533-38022e32bb9e.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778327105566/2025-fc-herveybay-herveybaydivecentre-joshkelly-whalesaerial-157232.jpeg","uuid":"f2f66af4-34f4-4efe-abc5-0546976d6811","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Swim with Whales Experience, Hervey Bay Dive Centre, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_159121781":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EAt first glance, it might appear like there’s not much difference between the whale watching tours in Hervey Bay, but dig a little deeper and you’ll see it’s a nuanced decision. So much so, that we've got a \u003Ca title=\"which whale watching tour hervey bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/which-whale-watching-boat\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ededicated guide to choosing the best tour for you.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dd22cbcbe7073ad733e-spirit-of-hervey-bay-whale-watching-cruises\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises\"\u003ESpirit of Hervey Bay\u003C/a\u003E is a larger cruiser with five levels of viewing decks, and you can choose from half-day tours (morning or afternoon) or the option to combine with a full day exploring K'gari too. It’s perfect for folks who came to the region to see what runs out first – your SD card or the time on the water.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Blue Dolphin Marine Tours\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56ca683042aeeed929cc2112-blue-dolphin-marine-tours\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBlue Dolphin Marine Tours\u003C/a\u003E' sailing catamaran caters for up to 24 people and is the most intimate experience on the bay.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EOnce-in-a-lifetime \u003Ca title=\"swimming with whales queensland\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/swimming-with-whales-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Eswim with whales experiences\u003C/a\u003E can be booked through \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25e612cbcbe7073ad7dbf-hervey-bay-whale-watch-quick-cat-ii\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hervey Bay Whale Watch Quick Cat II\"\u003EQuick Cat II\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5938d8e7174688d325f5614e-remote-fraser-island-and-whale-experience--tasman-venture\" title=\"swim with whales Tasman Venture\" target=\"_self\"\u003ETasman Venture\u003C/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-58ff2ba80388972f537e9eac-hervey-bay-dive-centre\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hervey Bay Dive Centre\"\u003EHervey Bay Dive Centre\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca title=\"salty safaris hervey bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-631152f30bc86a644f2f9c21-kgari-salty-safaris\" target=\"_self\"\u003ESalty Safaris\u003C/a\u003E. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b25dc0d5f1565045da02d7-whalesong-cruises-hervey-bay\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Whalesong Cruises - Whale Watching in Hervey Bay\"\u003EWhalesong\u003C/a\u003E allows marine fanatics up-close encounters with both humpbacks \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C/i\u003E dolphins, on a tour boat that caters to passengers who require wheelchair accessibility. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-58ed1a327765c402302dc51f-pacific-whale-foundation-eco-adventures-australia\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Pacific Whale Foundation Eco Adventures Australia\"\u003EPacific Whale Foundation\u003C/a\u003E's water-level ‘whaleseye’ viewing deck allows you to eyeball these giants of the deep.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca title=\"Boat Club Whale Watch & Adventure Cruises Hervey Bay\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b263f17b935fbe730e36c7-boat-club-whale-watch--adventure-cruises\" target=\"_self\"\u003EBoat Club Adventure Cruises’\u003C/a\u003E four-hour adventure takes you into the whales’ domain. \u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b263182880253d74c4bdf8-remote-fraser-island-tour--tasman-venture\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Remote Fraser Island Tour - Tasman Venture\"\u003ETasman Venture’s\u003C/a\u003E Remote tour allows you to see the unique and untouched side of stunning K'gari \u003Ci\u003Eand \u003C/i\u003Ewitness whale magic.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-631152f30bc86a644f2f9c21-kgari-salty-safaris\" target=\"_self\" title=\"salty safaris hervey bay\"\u003ESalty Safaris\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E offers the only half-day tour that combines whale watching, swimming with whales (conditions permitting) and a beach stop on K’gari aboard a speedy, low-to-the-water adventure RIB that puts you right in the splash zone.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b26114aeeeaaf773cf4287-freedom-whale-watch-and-charters\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Freedom Whale Watch hervey bay\"\u003EFreedom Whale Watch\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E serves up ¾ day tours with expert commentary, three roomy decks, a water-level viewing platform \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C/i\u003E a serious snack game – think pastries, a hearty lunch, and arvo tea as good as the show out front.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-62916ae25abdf0715e7c1b60-fraser-island-boat-charters\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Fraser Island Boat Charte\"\u003EFraser Island Boat Charters\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/b\u003E delivers Australia’s \u003Ci\u003Eonly\u003C/i\u003E overnight humpback whale charter. Sail the Great Sandy Strait, sleep aboard in a private cabin, and wake up with whales on a skippered yacht built for bucket-list moments.\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003C/ul\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERegardless of which boat you choose, the experience is world class – and whale watching vessels team up like a gang of cattle dogs out on the water, making radio calls to one another to identify where whales are playing to ensure their vast aqua-playground is covered.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to wear while whale watching?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagea166205b-2b11-4009-829b-6f0dbfbf5889":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/character-profiles/Whale Watching in Hervey Bay_V2.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/corporate/images/news-and-media/character-profiles/Whale Watching in Hervey Bay_V2.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-56b26114aeeeaaf773cf4287-freedom-whale-watch-and-dive-charters","alt":"Whale Watching tour, kids watching a whale swim in the water.","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagea166205b-2b11-4009-829b-6f0dbfbf5889.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778327105607/whale-watching-in-hervey-bay-v2.jpeg","uuid":"f84e1214-1841-49b8-9329-64ee9e7b02bb","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whale watching tour, Hervey Bay,  Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1500167367":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDressing sensibly is part of your whale watching experience: after all, it's winter and you'll want to spend most of your time on the deck looking out for the whales. Even if your tour vessel has an indoor cabin, outdoors can be windy and wet.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003EA waterproof jacket or windbreaker, long pants and grippy shoes are recommended.\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWhat to pack?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou definitely don’t need to worry about staying well-fed on a day at sea in Hervey Bay. Depending on your trip you’ll be served morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea (or all three!). \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA camera is an absolute must. Many boats offer binoculars to share, but you may wish to bring your own. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Ca id=\"abouthumpbackwhales\"\u003E\u003C/a\u003EWhere to eat while holidaying in Hervey Bay?\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWe promise there’s more than just a smorgasbord of krill and plankton to eat in Hervey Bay. While you're here, stop in at some of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/hervey-bay-restaurants\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best hervey bay restaurants\"\u003Ebest cafes and restaurants\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EThings to know about humpback whales\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"headlinesColor":"#be4ffd","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image4aa1d413-83b8-4fa7-adfa-8057fcabda37":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2023_09/usuk/VideoBanner_HerveyBay_1080x690.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/campaign/global/tactical/2023_09/usuk/VideoBanner_HerveyBay_1080x690.jpg","link":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-58ed1a327765c402302dc51f-pacific-whale-foundation-eco-adventures-australia","alt":"Woman stands near edge of boat as humpback whale breaches nearby","srcUriTemplate":"/us/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/whale-watching-hervey-bay/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image4aa1d413-83b8-4fa7-adfa-8057fcabda37.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1778327105647/videobanner-herveybay-1080x690.jpeg","uuid":"1b310d5f-8800-4e14-8db9-73b88287d5ba","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Whale watching, Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1998440831":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhatever you think you know about humpback whales, you'll walk away from your whale watching tour knowing a whole lot more - and an even greater appreciation for their majesty. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck out \u003Ca title=\"facts about humpback whales\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/nature-and-wildlife/whales/facts-about-humpback-whales-in-queensland\" target=\"_self\"\u003Ethese fascinating facts\u003C/a\u003E and get inspired to visit this winter. Here's a few to get you started. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EAn adult humpback whale can weigh up to five times more than five adult elephants\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWhale songs are an example of nurture, not nature – and all whales learn and perfect their tunes throughout their life\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EHumpback whales are very social. While they live solo, they often form temporary pods during migration\u003Cbr /\u003E\r\n\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWhales are highly intelligent - in the top five smartest animals on the planet - and can self-recognise, which is something few animals can do\u003C/li\u003E\r\n\u003Cli\u003EWhales play an important role in the food chain. 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