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Eubalaena australis
Distinguished from others by the callosities on its head, a broad back without a dorsal fin, and a long arching mouth that begins above the eye. Its skin is very dark grey or black, occasionally with some white patches on the belly. The maximum size of an adult female is 15 m (49 ft) and can weigh up to 47 tonnes.
One behavior unique to the southern right whale, known as sailing, is that of using their elevated flukes to catch the wind. It appears to be a form of play
Happily playing around of our beaches, The rest of them where laying around, playing in a lot closer. 3-500m from the shore.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2012
Submitted on Jul 12, 2012
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Great series!!