Domenic Biagini
The biggest arms of any mammal: a Humpback Whale’s pectoral flippers! Some fun facts about Humpback flippers 👇🏻 1. They’re Huge: Humpback whales have the longest pectoral flippers of any whale species — their flippers can grow up to one-third of their body length. That’s often around 12–15 feet (4–5 meters) long! 2. They’re Bumpy: Unlike the smooth fins of most animals, humpback flippers have bumps (called tubercles) on the leading edge. These tubercles actually help the whales be more agile by reducing drag and increasing lift, much like the design of some aircraft wings and wind turbines! 3. They Help with Acrobatics: Humpbacks are some of the most acrobatic whales, known for their huge breaches and slapping displays. Their long, powerful flippers are key to their ability to turn sharply, roll, and even “fly” through the water with surprising grace. 4. They’re Colorful: Depending on where a humpback whale lives, its flippers might be different colors. For example, humpbacks in the Southern Hemisphere often have mostly white flippers, while Northern Hemisphere humpbacks tend to have more black and white mixed patterns. This shot was taken about a month ago during our annual 5-day whale watching experience in Maui with @gonewhalewatching aboard our partner company @maui_ocean_adventures. During peak Humpback season in late January through February it is SUPER common to see Humpbacks raising their giant flippers into the air in order to draw attention to themselves! We are taking pre-bookings for our 2026 5-day experience and if you want a chance to book at a special rate before we hard launch opening our bookings to the general public please reach out to us by emailing info@gonewhalewatching.com We’ll be announcing the dates for next year and officially opening bookings in the coming days!
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My daughter & I watch your you tube video constantly. She has autism (& other diagnoses) & her one true love is whales. Humpback are her favourite. We love your videos, your commentary (she loves your voice, it's soothing. Some voices upset her) I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. We love watching your stuff. We are Canadian. Maybe someday we will come whale watching with you (if things calm down in the white house) Your Canadian friends Maggie & Shaune ❤️❤️
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Me en canta ver la creación de Dios muy bonita
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Iceland has just decided to start whaling again this is tragic news 🔥
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Que hermosura
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🙌🙌🙌
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سبحان الله الخالق العظيم
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سبحان الخالق سبحانه 😍
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Magnificent...💙💙💙💙
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Magnífico 😍
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😍😍😍😍
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😍
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🔥❤️🔥
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