Commas to clarify meaning: humpback whale

Clip Description

With long pectoral fins, humped backs (formed when they prepare to dive), long fluked tails and knobbly heads, humpback whales are an easily identifiable whale species. Instead of having rows of teeth, the humpback’s mouth is lined with baleen. This brush-like mouthpart is used to separate the sea water from its favourite food – krill and small fish.

In this fascinating clip, we see how some humpback whales have  developed a very sophisticated method for catching dinner. The technique is called bubble-net feeding.

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Having watched the film clip, use the Time to Talk ‘Hands Down Class Discussion’ prompt below to discuss the question: Are humans the main reason why marine animals face an uncertain future? 

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Word Challenge

Can you make a list of words/phrases that accurately describe the humpback whales and/or the extraordinary feeding technique that enable them to enjoy a banquet of krill?

e.g. krill-loving giant, spiralling spouter, baleen banqueter, …