Baleen Collection

Balaena mysticetus, bowhead whale

The Sailing of a Humpback Whale and Display of its Tail in Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. One of the larger rorqual species, adults range in length from 12-16 m (39-52 ft) and weigh about 36, 000 kg (79, 000 lb)

Humpback whale - Cooperative feeding, or bubble-net feeding Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska. Morning mist. Inside
FG-da-257 Humpback whale - Cooperative feeding, or bubble-net feeding Inside Passage, Southeast Alaska. Morning mist. Megaptera novaeangliae Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal

South America, Brazil, Bahia, Abrolhos, A female Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and calf in the Abrolhos Islands National Marine Park

A pod of humpback whales bubble-net feeding in the Inside Passage

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, pair of adults scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, adults scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, and seagulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, group scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. A polar bear, Ursus maritimus, seagulls and ivory gulls scavenge the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) unrelated subadults fight with one another over the carcass of the dead fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus)

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Ivory gull, Pageophilia eburnea, scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Polar bear, Ursus maritimus, adult scavenges the carcass of a fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast in summer. Date: 14/05/2009

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Norway, Svalbard Archipelago, Spitsbergen. Seagulls scavenge the carcass of a dead fin whale, Balaenoptera physalus, found floating along the coast. Date: 14/05/2009

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Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

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Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

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Canada, Quebec, St. Lawrence River. Fin whale aka Finback (Balaenoptera physalus). Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park. Second largest animal in the world, endangered species. Date: 19/05/2009

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Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale mother and calf Date: 23/01/2007

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Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale escort male Date: 23/01/2007

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Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale calf Date: 23/01/2007

Breaching Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is in front of the island of Lanai, Hawaii; Lanai, Hawaii, United States of America

Percussion Fowling Piece, France, 1810 / 20. Creator: Berthon-Perrin
Percussion Fowling Piece, France, 1810/20

Presentation Flintlock Fowling Piece in the Eastern Fashhion, Paris, 1810

Sei whale, Balaenoptera borealis. Endangered. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rene Primevere Lessons Complements de Buffon, Pourrat Freres, Paris, 1838

English whalers hunting whales in the Northern Seas near Greenland, 18th century
6337402 English whalers hunting whales in the Northern Seas near Greenland, 18th century by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Whalebone Scrapers, engraved by Robert Havell the Elder
STC254998 Whalebone Scrapers, engraved by Robert Havell the Elder, published 1814 by Robinson and Son, Leeds (colour litho) by Walker

Parasol, American, ca. 1790. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, ca. 1790

USA, Alaska, Herring fish leap trying to flee from Humpback Whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) surface as they bubble net feeding in Frederick Sound on summer afternoon

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Grey / Gray Whale - baleen plates (Eschrichtius robustus) Date:

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This curious humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, investigated Mr Fleetham on the surface before returning to it's mother below, Hawaii

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Breaching humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii

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The tail of a humpback whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, off the coast of Molokai, Hawaii

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Breaching humpback whale calf, Megaptera novaeangliae, Hawaii. This calf was born in the 2021 season in Hawaii. The Hawaiian Islands are the principal winter breeding grounds for the North Pacific

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Humpback whale, breaching in the waters off Ma'alaea on Maui

This Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) has two circular bite marks the may be attributed to a cookie cutter shark, Isistius brasiliensis, found in Hawaii waters

Young Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

Curious young Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

This breaching Humpback whale calf (Megaptera novaeangliae) was born in the 2022 season off Maui, Hawaii; Hawaii, United States of America

A humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lifts its flukes as it feeds in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Eagle Glacier and Coast Range in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Silhouette of a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) lobbing its flukes in the Lynn Canal, Inside passage with the Chilkat Mountains in the background; Inside Passage, Alaska

Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) underwater; Hawaii, United States of America

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"Baleen: The Graceful Filter of the Oceans" Beneath the icy waters of the Arctic, a majestic creature known as Balaena mysticetus, or the bowhead whale, glides effortlessly. Its most distinguishing feature? Baleen - an intricate filtering system that sets it apart from other marine giants. In Juneau, Alaska, United States of America, lucky onlookers witness a mesmerizing spectacle - the sailing of a humpback whale. As this magnificent creature breaches the surface and displays its colossal tail in all its glory, one cannot help but marvel at nature's grandeur. Venturing further south to Bahia in Brazil lies Abrolhos - a haven for marine life. Here, amidst turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs resides a female humpback whale named Megaptera novaeangliae. Her baleen acts as both tool and lifeline; capturing tiny organisms that sustain her massive body while allowing her to navigate through these tropical seas with grace. DDE-90034181. . DDE-90034179. . DDE-90034178. . These cryptic codes represent scientific records documenting various aspects whales' lives. Each number tells a story - migration patterns observed over years or genetic markers unraveling their evolutionary mysteries. But beyond numbers and data lies an enchanting tale woven by these gentle giants. Their baleen serves as nature's filter paper; sifting through vast quantities of water to extract sustenance from microscopic prey like krill and plankton. As we ponder upon these remarkable creatures' existence, let us not forget our responsibility towards their conservation. Baleen whales face numerous threats such as habitat destruction and climate change-induced disruptions in food availability, and is up to us to protect their delicate ecosystems so that future generations can continue witnessing their awe-inspiring presence.