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Humpback whale sub marine 30,000 kilograms of beauty cruises the Praia do Forte coast line. Brazil,Geotagged,Humpback whale,Megaptera novaeangliae,Praia de Forte,whale Click/tap to enlarge

Humpback whale sub marine

30,000 kilograms of beauty cruises the Praia do Forte coast line.

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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
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 21, 2012. Captured Sep 11, 2011 16:42.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/11.0
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO1600
  • 380mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.