What are those bumps? Humpback whales have many knobby bumps, known as tubercles, around their head! Each are about the size of a fist 🤜 They contain a single hair, the purpose and function of which is inconclusive! 🐋Possibly sensation, helping whales sense vibrations, changes in water temperature, and presence of prey! 🐋They may potentially help whales swim more efficiently, by reducing drag and creating lift. Tubercles are another reminder that humpback whales are mammals, just like us! 🩵
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