Science Source Stock Photo - Fin whale mother and juvenile

Fin whale mother and juvenile

Description: Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) mother and juvenile. This whale can grow up to 27 meters in length and weigh 70 tonnes. Females reproduce every 2 to 3 years, usually giving birth to a single calf. This calf feeds on its mother's milk for 6 to 7 months, reaching a length of 12 meters. It then follows its mother to their winter feeding grounds. This whale is a filter-feeder, feeding on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. Photographed in the Gulf of California, Mexico.

Credit:

Christopher Swann/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2478508

Legacy Identifier: SP1133

Type: Image

Size: 3420px × 5109px (~49 MB)

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