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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

Photo by steveincr
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Description:

The humpback whale is species of the baleen whale and is very large ranging in length from 12-16 meters. They come to Costa Rica, especially around Ballena National Marine Park twice a year to breed and give birth to their young.

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