Humpback whale mother and young
We were on an eco-friendly boat operating under strict rules: never cross the path of a whale, keep a minimum distance, shut down the engine within reach of a certain distance. Nevertheless, this Humpback whale mother always made sure to have her young swim on the outside of our sight.
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.
Similar species: Even-toed Ungulates
By Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jan 21, 2012. Captured Sep 11, 2011 16:18.
