Adult male humpback whale singing, suspended motionless underwater. Only male humpbacks have been observed singing. All humpbacks in the North Pacific sing the same whale song each year, and the song changes slightly from one year to the next. Maui, Hawaii, USA
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Heat Run: Humpback Whale Behavior PhotosSpecies:
Humpback whale,
Megaptera novaeangliaeLocation:
Maui,
HawaiiImage ID:
02796Format: Digital 2:3
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