The Voyage of Humpback Whales
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Q: How many humpback whales come to Hawaii each year?
A: Over 5,000 humpbacks make the journey to Hawaii.
Q: Why is there no food for the whales in the seas of Hawaii?
A: Their food is found in colder seas, and they must return to the North Pacific to feed.
Q: How long has the mother whale gone without eating?
A: She has not eaten since she left Alaska over four months ago.
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