One of the best things to do on your Ecuador Tours is Whale Watching in Ecuador. At present, watching whales in their natural habitat is a popular activity in the world. Whale Watching in Ecuador is no exception. It is one of the most well-liked Adventure Sports in the country.
Coming on Whale Watching in Ecuador you can witness numerous humpback whales off the Ecuadorian coast. These whales can be mainly seen in the Machalilla National Park. Humpback whales are scientifically known as Megaptera novaeangliae, which means 'of big wings'. They migrate from the South Pole to the tropical waters for mating and reproduce calves during the austral winter. The Ecuadorian waters being warm, the whales prefer to come here to breed. Since the calves are born with a thin isolating layer, they require a warm environment.
The experience of humpback whale watching in Ecuador is full of fun and excitement. These whales can be easily identified because of their exceptionally long pectoral fins. These fins are almost a third of the length of their body. These enormous whales can be up to 40 tons of weight, and measure up to 16 meter in length.
The humpback whales are generally dark blue, gray or black colored on their back. There are many white spots and a few scars on their flippers, sides and belly. If you notice their tail, you can observe that at the ventral part there are some unique spots like fingerprints. The tail is used by scientists to identify the pattern of individual whales.
Humpback whales are very acrobatic, as they like breaching out of the water or hit the surface repeatedly with their flippers. During the breeding season, these whales are called as the 'singer' whales. The meaning of these songs is perhaps related to the process of reproduction.
Numerous tourists from the world over come to Ecuador round the year. The country of Ecuador is dotted with a number of places of interest. That apart, there are several exciting activities like Whale Watching in Ecuador that make tourists throng to this country. The experience of whale watching in this country is an amazing one.
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