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Humpback
Whale Photos From the 2008 Whale Watching Season
Known as the "big winged Neew Englander",
the Humpback Whale has the longest pectoral fins or flippers of any whale
species. These are the fins that extend from the sides of the whale's body.
Each flipper is approximately 1/3 of the whales body size (13-15' long)
and can weigh up to a ton! They also contain the same bones that you have
in your hand. They are known for their acrobatic behaviors and are commonly
sought after from whale watchers. All photos were taken on the
Granite
State Whale Watch out of Rye, NH during the 2008 season.
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Pictured Above
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We were very excited
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to see that one of our
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regulars, Owl, had come
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back with a new calf!
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7/12/08
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