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Southern Right Whale - white calf Each season a few white calves are born in the population that breeds off the Valdes Peninsula. Similar youngsters are also born among the southern right whales that breed off Australia
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Southern Right Whale - white calf Each season a few white calves are born in the population that breeds off the Valdes Peninsula. Similar youngsters are also born among the southern right whales that breed off Australia
FG-eb-814
Southern Right Whale - white calf
Off Puerto Piramide, Valdes Peninsula, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
Eubalaena australis
Each season a few white calves are born in the population that breeds off the Valdes Peninsula. Similar youngsters are also born among the southern right whales that breed off Australia. They are mostly white, with a sprinkling of black spots and dark areas. English-speaking people affectionately call them little Dalmatians of the Sea. In Argentina, they become refered to as "el Blanquito", the little white one.
Francois Gohier
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Abnormality Albino Albinos Argentina Baleen Whales Calf Calves Eubalaena Australis Patagonia Unusual Valdes Peninsula Whale Whales Adult And Young Marine Mammal Marine Mammals Mother And Young Southern Right Whale
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Spot the Difference - The Little Dalmatian of the Sea!
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. This print captures a rare sight in the waters off Valdes Peninsula, Argentina. Meet FG-EB-814, a Southern Right Whale calf with a unique twist - it's as if nature decided to sprinkle some black spots and dark areas on this little one's pristine white skin! Affectionately known as "el Blanquito" in Argentina or the "little Dalmatian of the Sea" by English-speaking folks, this adorable albino calf is truly one-of-a-kind. In this snapshot taken by Francois Gohier, you can see FG-EB-814 gracefully swimming alongside its protective mother. These gentle giants are part of an endangered species called Eubalaena Australis and are rarely seen with such striking coloration abnormalities. It seems that Mother Nature loves surprising us with her artistic touch! So next time you find yourself exploring Patagonia's breathtaking landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for these magnificent creatures. And who knows? You might just get lucky enough to spot another little Dalmatian of the Sea making waves in the ocean depths. Remember, though they may be unusual, they're still just as lovable and deserving of our admiration as any other marine mammal out there!
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