Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae)

This photo is not as spectacular as some others of this species on Jungle Dragon. But, I have to add that when one is sitting in a small, 4 metre, boat with the motor not running and this whale surfaces less than 20 metres away it is quite awe inspiring. Now the law states that we are to remain at least 100 metres away which we were when we saw this whale sound and turned off the motor. It then surfaced very close to us. People watching?

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Ferdy Christant

Lion

The photo is fine, Gary! They are magnificent creatures for sure. Posted 7 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Have to agree... magnificent! Even better when they appear very close to your door step. That red buoy is sort of in our “front yard”. Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That is so hard to imagine for me, I have to travel half the world for a peek at this! Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      Hey, just let me know when you’re coming! Posted 7 years ago
    2. 1. Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks for the hospitality! You never know ;) Posted 7 years ago

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 gary fast

By gary fast

Uploaded Jul 13, 2018. Captured Jul 8, 2018 17:13 in 1472 Norton Dr, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.