Southern right whale calf breaching

Southern right whale calf and mother

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We filmed this southern right whale calf and her mother from our balcony at De Kelders near Hermanus, during our visit there earlier in October. The calf has a large white mark on her stomach, which is on frequent display as she rolls in the water and smacks her pectoral fins. She reminded me of nothing so much as a Jersey cow, and I found her obvious enjoyment of life to be absolutely delightful.

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Clare

Lapsed mathematician, creator of order, formulator of hypotheses. Lover of the ocean, being outdoors, the bush, reading, photography, travelling (especially in Africa) and road trips.