13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Humpback whale off the coast of Provincetown, MA.
Many species of whales are known to come to the surface of the water and slap around with their pectoral fins. Researchers have not yet been able to figure out the exact reasoning behind this behavior. Slapping may be a sign of aggression, communication, or simply playfulness.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2015 |
| Date Uploaded: | 08.2015 |
| Photo Location: | Provincetown, MA, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Camera: | NIKON D40X |
| Copyright: | © Rebecca Raffo |