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Southern Right Whale - lateral view of upper mandible showing the baleen hanging from the top of the mouth. This whale was "skim feeding", swimming at or just under the surface with its mouth open
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Southern Right Whale - lateral view of upper mandible showing the baleen hanging from the top of the mouth. This whale was "skim feeding", swimming at or just under the surface with its mouth open
FG-eb-681
Southern Right Whale - lateral view of upper mandible showing the baleen hanging from the top of the mouth
Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
Eubalaena australis
This whale was "skim feeding", swimming at or just under the surface with its mouth open, into a patch of copepods - minuscule crustaceans which are the main food of the right whales.
Francois Gohier
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Whale's Got a Mouthful - A Glimpse into the World of Skim Feeding!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, meet FG-EB-681, the superstar Southern Right Whale from Patagonia, Argentina. With its mouth wide open and baleen hanging gracefully from the top, this magnificent creature is on a mission to satisfy its insatiable appetite for copepods – those tiny crustaceans that are like popcorn for whales! As it glides effortlessly through the crystal-clear waters off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, FG-EB-681 demonstrates its incredible skim feeding technique. Picture this gentle giant swimming just below or at the water's surface with jaws agape, creating an underwater buffet line for these minuscule delicacies. With every mouthful of copepods devoured by our hungry protagonist, we witness nature's ingenious design at work. The baleen acts as a natural sieve allowing water to escape while trapping countless tasty treats inside. It's like having your very own built-in strainer! This rare glimpse into FG-EB-681's dining habits showcases not only its remarkable hunting skills but also highlights the importance of preserving these endangered marine mammals. So next time you're in need of some inspiration or simply want to marvel at Mother Nature's wonders, let Francois Gohier’s stunning photograph transport you to a world where whales rule and bubble net feeding reigns supreme!
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