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+ | [[Image:George&Gracie.jpg|thumb|[[George and Gracie]], a male and female '''Humpback Whale''']] |
| − | The '''Humpback Whale''' (''Megaptera novaeangliae'') is an aquatic mammal indigenous to [[Earth]]. It is a [[cetacean]] species. An adult usually ranges between 12-16 meters in length, and weigh approximately [[metric ton|36 metric tons]]. This speciesis well-known for its complex [[whale song|song]. This species went extinct during the [[22nd century]] due to over hunting. |
+ | The '''Humpback Whale''' (''Megaptera novaeangliae'') is an aquatic mammal indigenous to [[Earth]]. It is a [[cetacean]] species. An adult usually ranges between 12-16 meters in length, and weigh approximately [[metric ton|36 metric tons]]. This speciesis well-known for its complex [[whale song|song]]. This species went extinct during the [[22nd century]] due to over hunting. |
In [[2286]], [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]] travelled back in time to [[1986]] [[San Francisco]] and retrieved two Humpback Whales to answer an [[whale probe|alien probe]] that threatened Earth. (''[[Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home]]'') |
In [[2286]], [[Admiral]] [[James T. Kirk]] travelled back in time to [[1986]] [[San Francisco]] and retrieved two Humpback Whales to answer an [[whale probe|alien probe]] that threatened Earth. (''[[Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home]]'') |
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George and Gracie, a male and female Humpback Whale
The Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is an aquatic mammal indigenous to Earth. It is a cetacean species. An adult usually ranges between 12-16 meters in length, and weigh approximately 36 metric tons. This speciesis well-known for its complex song. This species went extinct during the 22nd century due to over hunting.
In 2286, Admiral James T. Kirk travelled back in time to 1986 San Francisco and retrieved two Humpback Whales to answer an alien probe that threatened Earth. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)