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Steering with its pectoral fins the friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) turns its streamlined body towards the boat in order to dive under the hull. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada. Sequence 5 / 6
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Steering with its pectoral fins the friendly Minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata) turns its streamlined body towards the boat in order to dive under the hull. St. Lawrence estuary, Canada. Sequence 5 / 6
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Whale-y Good Steering Skills - Minke Whale Shows Off Its Aquatic Driving Techniques in Canada!
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. In this incredible shot captured by U. Tscherter_ORES, we witness the charismatic Minke whale taking control of its aquatic journey. With finesse and grace, this friendly mammal uses its pectoral fins as steering wheels, effortlessly maneuvering towards a boat in the St. Lawrence estuary. As if auditioning for a marine version of "The Fast and the Furious" our talented protagonist turns its streamlined body towards the vessel, ready to dive under the hull with precision timing. It's like watching an underwater ballet unfold before our eyes! With just one flipper on display and a mischievous twinkle in its eye (if whales have eyes that is), this lone adventurer reminds us that even in vast oceans, there's always room for some playful interaction. Swimming through North American waters with style and flair, this minke whale proves why it's considered one of nature's most fascinating creatures. Its pointy head breaks through the surface like a majestic surfacing submarine - truly awe-inspiring! So let's give a round of applause to this magnificent cetacean superstar who effortlessly steals the spotlight in U. Tscherter_ORES' captivating photograph. Who needs commercial use when you can simply admire Mother Nature at her finest?
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