About Kihei

Found on the south shore of Maui, Kihei is a fine example of island living. With a population of approximately 19,843 and a land area of approximately 38.8 square miles, it is one of Maui's more popular destinations. Driving down South Kihei Road you will easily see Kihei's appeal.

Fun Facts of the Humpback Whale

        The Fluke is the whale's tail.

        The Dorsal side of the whale is the upper side and the Ventral side is the under side.

        Humpback whales are black dorsally and are predominantly white ventrally.

        A whale's fluke can be as wide as 18 feet.

        Their flippers can be anywhere from 1/4 to 1/3 the length of their body.

        Males measure 40-48 feet.

        Females measure 45-50 feet.

        A mature whale weighs 25-50 tons.

        Whales eat up to 1 tons of food a day.

        Whales feed on krill and various kinds of small fish.

        Males reach maturity at 35 feetbetween 6-10 years old.

        Females reach maturity at 40 feetbetween 6-10 years old.

        Gestation period for a female is 12 months.

        Females typically have a calf every 2-3 years.

        At birth, a calf is usually between 10-15 feet long and weighs up to 1 ton.

        The calves nurse off the mother for approximately one year.

        At one year, the calves switch to a solid food diet.

        Males are known to sing.  Scientists believe singing is part of their mating behavior.

        The whales seem to sing the same song, which lasts anywhere from 10-20 minutes, but may repeat this song over and over for hours.

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