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Humpback Whale Calf and Escort Playing | Tonga

Male humpback whale calf playing next to the escort whale (adult male) that was accompanying him and his mother. Calves often play with their mothers. Direct interaction like this with escort whales does not seem to occur as often.

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Male humpback whale calf playing next to the escort whale (adult male) that was accompanying him and his mother. Calves often play with their mothers. Direct interaction like this with escort whales does not seem to occur as often.