Minke Whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata

The smallest and most numerous of the "rorquals", the long, thin, and fast-swimming baleen whales with grooved throats.

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Martin Cathrae says:

Quite an excellent picture, I've always been fascinated with whales, and the more I learn, the more interesting it gets. :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

sappyroo says:

humans see large animals as threatening, because we can not make them obey us.

this photo presents the creature in a neutral blue setting.
i like it.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

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