North Pacific humpback whale, primary escort bubble trails alongside female amid competitive group. Maui, Hawaii, USA
Image: 06034
Species: Megaptera novaeangliae
Common name: Humpback whale
Location: Maui, Hawaii, USA
Lat/Long: N 020° 45' 23.00", W 156° 42' 26.00" (Coordinates: 20.75639°, -156.70722°)
Format: Film 3:2
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
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