Humpback Whales Displaying Courtship Behavior Heat Run

humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, courtship behavior, heat run or mating contest - competing male whales battle each other blowing bubbles aggressively possibly to gain access to a female as wellas to fend off other males, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

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Humpback-Whale-0122.jpg

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animal Balaenopteridae baleen whale blowing blowing bubbles cetacean communicating communication competing competitive group courting courtship fisheye Hawaii heat run humpback whale mammal marine mammal mating contest Megaptera novaeangliae Mysticeti nature Pacific Ocean rorqual underwater USA vertical wide wide-angle wildlife

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Humpback Whale Behavior Pictures, Humpback Whale