Humpback Whale Photo, Megaptera novaeangliae

Southern humpback whale in Antarctica, with significant diatomaceous growth (brown) on the underside of its fluke, lifting its fluke before diving in Neko Harbor, Antarctica. Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Megaptera novaeangliae, natural history stock photograph, photo id 25667Add To Light Table
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Southern humpback whale in Antarctica, with significant diatomaceous growth (brown) on the underside of its fluke, lifting its fluke before diving in Neko Harbor, Antarctica. Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Stock Photo: 25667  -?- 
Species: Humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae
Location: Neko Harbor, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Format: Digital 16:9
Other Names: humpbacked whale, hump back whale
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