Friday, July 27, 2007

Humpback Whale


This mature carcass washed up at Margate yesterday. Humpbacks strain sea water through a series of plates on the upper jaws to get plankton and crustaceans as food. They grow to 15 meters and weigh about 45 tons. These whales are known for their acrobatic skills (leaping and rolling) and underwater vocalisations (whale songs)

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