Humpback Tail (IMAGE)

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Humpback Tail

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Humpback whales have distinctive tail markings that scientists use to track individuals as they migrate long distances, but satellite tracking provides more complete information about the routes they take and the speed at which they travel.

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Anne Gordon, Whale Watching Panama

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