A photographer caught a humback whale breaching right next…
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A photographer caught a humback whale breaching right next to them!
If you’re wondering why humpback whales breach, the truth is that we still don’t know for sure. It could be a way of communicating, removing parasites, or perhaps even a warning that we’re too close or disturbing them. That said, we think the last explanation is unlikely in this case. The whale moved a short distance away and then remained completely relaxed for several hours afterwards. Other groups also observed the same mother and calf during that time, and they stayed calm throughout.
Credits to mekanphotography on Instagram.
#fun
If you’re wondering why humpback whales breach, the truth is that we still don’t know for sure. It could be a way of communicating, removing parasites, or perhaps even a warning that we’re too close or disturbing them. That said, we think the last explanation is unlikely in this case. The whale moved a short distance away and then remained completely relaxed for several hours afterwards. Other groups also observed the same mother and calf during that time, and they stayed calm throughout.
Credits to mekanphotography on Instagram.
#fun
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