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Humpback Whale

Megaptera novaeangliae

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42.0584, -70.1786

Field Notes

Description:

30-50 feet, dark blue-black, knobbly head, long pectoral fins, short dorsal fin.

Habitat:

Cold salt water.

Notes:

Saw these on a whale-watching tour off Cape Cod- absolutely magnificent!

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Humpback whale

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PublishedNovember 6, 2011

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