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Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Photo by AdamRiley
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

The Fin Whale is the world's second longest whale and the 6th largest mammal on earth. It can measure up to 27 metres! This pair were actively feeding close offshore Spitsbergen.

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Sachin Zaveri
Wow, fantastic series form Svalbard, thanks for sharing,

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