Humpback Whale
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Humpback whale The humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 39–52 ft and weigh approximately 79,000 lb. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with unusually long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. An acrobatic animal known for breaching and slapping the water with its tail and pectorals, it is popular with whale watchers off the coasts of Australasia and the Americas. Males produce a complex song lasting 10 to 20 minutes, which they repeat for hours at a time. Its purpose is not clear, though it may have a role in mating. Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 168 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 171 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 173 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 175 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 176 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 177 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 178 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 179 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 184 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 188 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 189 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 190 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 192 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 197 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 198 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 201 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 202 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 204 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 206 |
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Duck between two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 207 |
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Duck very close to a humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 208 |
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Duck very close to a humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 209 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 210 |
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Two or three humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 213 |
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Tale fluke of a humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 214 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 215 |
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Two humpback whales Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 216 |
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Humpback whale and bird Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 217 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 218 |
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Humpback whale Provincetown Sept 2015 Photo 219 |
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