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Humpback whale expelling air to take a breath | Megaptera novaeangliae | Tonga

This is what it looks like when a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes up for a breath while swimming at speed. The whale forcefully expels air from its lungs, often creating massive water spray, then takes quick, deep breaths before submerging again.

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This is what it looks like when a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) comes up for a breath while swimming at speed. The whale forcefully expels air from its lungs, often creating massive water spray, then takes quick, deep breaths before submerging again.