{"id":77,"date":"2025-02-05T05:39:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T05:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2025-02-26T05:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T05:01:46","slug":"whale-watching-tips-fun-facts-get-ready-for-the-adventure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/goldcoastwhalewatchingtours.com.au\/?page_id=77","title":{"rendered":"Whale Watching Tips & Fun Facts \u2013 Get Ready for the Adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did You Know? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Breaching<\/strong> is one of the ways whales communicate<\/strong>! Some experts believe these dramatic jumps help send signals to other whales nearby. Whatever the reason, witnessing a breach like this is a breathtaking moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How Big Are Humpback Whales?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult humpback whales can grow up to 16 meters (52 feet)<\/strong> and weigh around 30-40 tons<\/strong> \u2013 that\u2019s as heavy as five elephants!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Why Do Whales Slap Their Tails?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This behavior, called lobtailing<\/strong>, is a way for whales to send messages. It could be a warning to predators or a way to communicate with their pod.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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