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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

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Field Notes

Description:

Very large black whale breeching in the water

Habitat:

The Pacific Ocean

Notes:

Picture given to me to put on Noah by Gabriela Martinz from Ecuador, my Grandson's friend.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (23)
Tom15
Great timing and very nice picture!
MelissaFerguson
Wow Alice-your grandson's friend has some awesome spottings!
Mark Ridgway
Actually this one looks a northern hemisphere humpback - maybe Hawaii ?
Mark Ridgway
Magic shot Alice. You might need to adjust the location before it gets stranded ?
alicelongmartin
Gaby says thanks to everyone that gave comments and hearts!
Josh Asel
NO WAY! This guy needs to join PN.
alicelongmartin
Gaby says thank you Adarsha, Laurence, Leana and Patty for the nice comments and the hearts.
alicelongmartin
Gaby says Thank You Claire, Taylor, Frederic and Luis for the nice comments and the hearts.
patty
Great capture Alice! =)
Frederic Ansermoz
Great photograph again, simple suggestion, to classify it as a mamal and not a fish. Hope it helps!

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PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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