Blue whale mother and calf, Balaenoptera musculus photo, #01964

Blue whale, adult and juvenile (likely mother and calf), swimming together side by side underwater in the open ocean.

Species: Blue whale, Balaenoptera musculus
Image ID: 01964
Format: Film 3:2

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Categories:

Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Blue Whale
Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Juvenile / Calf
Animal > Cetacean > Whale > Whale Behavior > Mother / Calf Nurturing
Animal > Endangered / Threatened Species > Marine > Blue Whale
Gallery > Blue Whales
Subject > Technique > Underwater

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