humpback whales, Megaptera novaeangliae, female in foreground, with escort following below; escort is blowing bubbles, an aggressive display, Hawaii

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humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, female in foreground, with escort following below; escort is blowing bubbles, an aggressive display, Maui, Hawaii, Hawaii Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, USA ( Central Pacific Ocean )

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Size: 7952px × 5304px
Location: Kihei, Maui, Hawaii, USA
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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