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Megaptera novaeangliae Humpback whales love to display, scientists say that those jumps may be forms of play and communication and/or for removing parasites. Anyway it is a breathtaking show ! Cetacea,Geotagged,Humpback whale,Megaptera,Megaptera novaeangliae,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whales love to display, scientists say that those jumps may be forms of play and communication and/or for removing parasites. Anyway it is a breathtaking show !

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Can't believe you captured a full breach! Posted 2 years ago
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    Wonderful shot!!! Sharp, sharp, sharp!! Posted 2 years ago, modified 2 years ago

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The Humpback whale

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual and is the only species in the genus "Megaptera". Adults range in length from 14–17 m and weigh up to 40 metric tons. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and tubercles on its head. It is known for breaching and other distinctive surface behaviors, making it popular with whale watchers.

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Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
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Uploaded Jan 13, 2023. Captured Jul 23, 2012 16:15 in 6FGCFWW7+28.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/5.6
  • 1/1600s
  • ISO400
  • 105mm
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