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Southern Right Whale - Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) picking on whale's back, feeding on skin/blubber. Four "craters" made by gulls in this way are visible on this photo; gulls keep picking at the same places
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Southern Right Whale - Kelp Gull (Larus dominicanus) picking on whale's back, feeding on skin/blubber. Four "craters" made by gulls in this way are visible on this photo; gulls keep picking at the same places
FG-ea-139
Southern Right Whale - Kelp / Southern Black-backed / Dominican Gull (Larus dominicanus) picking on whale's back, feeding on skin/blubber.
Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
Eubalaena australis
Four "craters" made by gulls in this way are visible on this photo; gulls keep picking at the same places. Whales react sharply to this predation and can only dive in the water to escape from these attacks
Francois Gohier
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Whale Spa Day Gone Wrong - Gulls Take Skin Care to a Whole New Level!
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. In this hilarious snapshot captured by photographer Francois Gohier, we witness an unexpected beauty treatment session taking place in the waters of Valdes Peninsula, Argentina. Meet FG-EA-139, a Southern Right Whale who unknowingly signed up for an unconventional spa experience. While peacefully swimming and surfacing, our majestic whale becomes the target of mischievous Kelp Gulls looking for a tasty treat. These audacious birds have discovered that picking at the whale's skin and blubber creates "craters" perfect for their feeding frenzy. But little do they know that whales don't take kindly to such predatory pampering! As seen in this photo print, our poor FG-EA-139 reacts with sheer astonishment as these persistent gulls continue their relentless attacks. With no other option but to dive into the water to escape from their feathery tormentors, it seems like our gentle giant just can't catch a break. This extraordinary moment captures not only nature's incredible diversity but also its humorous side. Who knew that even whales could become victims of overzealous avian aestheticians? So next time you're at your favorite spa getting pampered, spare a thought for FG-EA-139 and his unfortunate encounter with some overly enthusiastic gull beauticians!
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