Photo Album Page 33
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| 'The Right Whale' |
'The Right Whale' |
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| For their protection, there are very specific regulations regarding approaches and proximity to right whales. |
These images were obtained (and subsequently cropped) under our federal permit to help monitor the population and movements of this very endangered species. |
| 'The Right Whale' |
'The Right Whale' |
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| Right whales usually show their black tail flukes as they take deep dives. |
Scientists identify and track individual right whales utilizing the unique patches of light colored callosities on the head. |
| 'The Right Whale' |
'The Right Whale' |
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| Right whales are 'skim' feeders, slowly gleaning plankton from the waters using their fine baleen. |
There are several hundred baleen plates in the mouth, made of a protein similar to human hair and nails. |
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