Fluke -- A Whale Tale

This female whale was seen in the waters off of Hervey Bay, Australia. She is a mother and her calf is diving next to her on the left. This bay is a resting spot for humpback whales while they travel South to their feeding grounds. The research that the Pacific Whale Foundation does in Australia, has shown that the whale will often come into the bay and "hang out" for three to five days. During this time the mothers spend a lot of time training and feeding their calves. They are often seen breeching, fin slapping, and spy hopping over and over again.