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Humpback Whale Calf Mouth Open After Nursing

This is a male humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) with his mother. The calf had just finished nursing and was making its way to the surface to breathe. While still at depth, the calf opened and closed its mouth several times. This behavior often happens during or after nursing.

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This is a male humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) with his mother. The calf had just finished nursing and was making its way to the surface to breathe. While still at depth, the calf opened and closed its mouth several times. This behavior often happens during or after nursing.