Wet hair flip? Whaled it. Did you know some whales have hair? If you happen to catch a glimpse of the raised surfaces on a humpback whale’s head, you’re actually seeing hair follicles where a single hair grows. Similar to a whisker, it helps the whales sense the environment around them. Do they need the services of a “dinglehopper?” Probably not. What’s with the jumping? Breaching occurs when a whale picks up speed near the water, lifts its body, and leaps out of it, exposing up to 90% of its body above the surface. The whale may land on its side or back during breaching, which often creates an immense splash upon landing. Humpbacks likely use breaching as a form of communication with other whales. Not usually for hair flips. It’s also an opportunity for whales to see what’s going on above the water and assess their surroundings before heading back under the sea. For the hot crustacean bands, obviously. Image: A humpback whale breaching the surface with water splashing all around...