| > | | | | spotting one of these giants, the sight of one is sure to |
| Among the varieties of whale you might be able to | | | | be the highlight of your trip to Anchorage. |
| spot while on a whale watching tour in Anchorage is | | | | Among the varieties of whale you might be able to |
| the humpback whale. Whales are probably one of the | | | | spot on a whale watching tour in Anchorage is the |
| most loved species of animal in the world. While | | | | humpback whale. While an adult humpback whale can |
| whales belong to the category of marine mammals, | | | | weigh up to 40 tons, these massive sea creatures |
| these amazing creatures are known to be highly | | | | have the ability to consume a tone of krill in just one |
| intelligent compared to other forms of marine life as | | | | day. Killer whales also have been spotted in these |
| some species of whale are believed to communicate | | | | waters prowling the depths for unsuspecting victims all |
| through sound. While some whales use melodic tunes | | | | year round. These well adapted killing machines are |
| to get their message across to another of the same | | | | known to grow up to 30 feet in length and weigh more |
| species, others are known to follow a method called | | | | than 10 tons easily. While these killer whales do not |
| clicking. Its common knowledge that whales are the | | | | have any natural predators, they are known to prey |
| largest marine animals around and the blue whale is | | | | on humpback whale calves, seals and a number of |
| the largest species of whale in the world. These | | | | other marine animals. Other whale species including |
| magnificent animals however were hunted down till | | | | gray whales, blue whales, fin whales and minke whales |
| they almost became extinct. Branded as a valuable | | | | can also be spotted during the May - September |
| source of oil and meat, whales were butchered all | | | | period. |
| over the world for financial gain until international laws | | | | Looking for an Anchorage hotel located in the heart of |
| were passed which prohibited such activity. | | | | the city? Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage comes |
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| National Park, be sure to keep an eye out for a whale | | | | accommodation and a host of modern amenities. |
| which might glide past you without even a splash. | | | | Known as one of the leading Anchorage airport hotels |
| Visitors are said to have spotted several species of | | | | in the region, Millennium Alaskan Hotel Anchorage |
| whale that pass by during their migratory journeys in | | | | offers a variety of dining options which are sure to |
| search of prey. Although luck plays a significant role in | | | | give your taste buds a royal treat to remember. |