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18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
inquisitive calf

Every year humpback whales travel to Tonga to give birth and nurse their babies. During that time it is possible to observe them underwater. Here a youngster came closer to the swimmers and had a good look.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Ha'apai, Tonga
Copyright: © vanessa Mignon