Few animals inspire such wonder as the great whales, and the humpback whale can stake a fair claim to being the most beloved of all. Known for its spectacular breaching displays, ingenious feeding methods, and its haunting song, the humpback is today a staple of the whale-watching industry. Sharing the fruits of a lifetime spent studying humpbacks, Phil Clapham explores their epic migrations—the longest of any mammal—and details how they rebounded from the edge of extinction, while Colin Baxter captures these majestic creatures in impressive color photographs.