Male humpback whale with head raised out of the water, braking and pushing back at another whale by using pectoral fins spread in a "crucifix block", during surface active social behaviours. Maui, Hawaii, USA
Stock Photo: 04112 Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA Format: Film 3:2 Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale Copyright © Phillip Colla / HWRF, all rights reserved worldwide. Purchase a print of this image Request a review copy of this image
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