Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) exhaling through its blow-hole,near a coastline. Whales dive to feed,coming to the surface for air. This whale can grow up to 27 metres in length and weigh 70 tonnes. It is a filter-feeder,feeding on small fish,squid,and crustaceans. Dive times are normally 10 to 15 minutes,and the blowhole spout can reach heights of 6 metres. Photographed in the Gulf of California | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Swann, Christopher |
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