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A pod of humpback whales swims near the surface of the ocean.
A pod of humpback whales swims near the surface of the ocean.
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Drone View of Humpback Whale Pod in Antarctica
Drone View of Humpback Whale Pod in Antarctica
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Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
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Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
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Drone view of Humpback Whales in Antarctica
Drone view of Humpback Whales in Antarctica
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Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
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Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
Drone view of Humpback Whales Bubble-Net Feeding in Antarctica
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CLEAN : Zoologist Payne encourages politicians to be brave at COP21
CLEAN : Zoologist Payne encourages politicians to be brave at COP21
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Whale of a Meal
One of nature's most mesmerizing mammals, the humpback whale, can live up to 60 years. They can hold their breath for 30 minutes underwater. Watch this video to learn more about this large mammal!
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Science Friday: How Humpbacks Hunt With Bubbles
Scientists are studying how humpback whales catch schools of fish by casting a net of bubbles around them, a practice called bubble-netting. Aired Jun. 30, 2011. [3:51]
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Science Friday: Video Pick: Blowing Bubble Nets
Underwater digital tags show humpback whales use bubbles to trap schools of fish.