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Fin Whale

Balaenoptera physalus

Description:

The Fin Whale is the world's second longest whale and the 6th largest mammal on earth. It can measure up to 27 metres! This pair were actively feeding close offshore Spitsbergen.

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2 Comments

Carolina
Carolina 12 years ago

Woah Adam, great spotting!

Sachin Zaveri
Sachin Zaveri 12 years ago

Wow, fantastic series form Svalbard, thanks for sharing,

AdamRiley
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AdamRiley

Svalbard, Svalbard

Spotted on Aug 28, 2008
Submitted on Dec 28, 2011

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