Cetacean Collection (#54)

Hector's Dolphins - one of the smallest marine mammals - it is endangered due to fishing nets and boat propellors
MAB-448 Hector's Dolphins - one of the smallest marine mammals - it is endangered due to fishing nets and boat propellors

Killer whale, Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken
FG-eb-309 Killer whale, Orca - The adult male known as "MEL", 45 to 50 years old when these images were taken (March 2006) hunting South American Sealion pups on a beach at Punta Norte

Sperm whale - Social group adult and juveniles. Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean
FG-ck-95 Sperm whale - Social group adult and juveniles. the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Sperm whale - Social group of females and youngs. Calf swimming under mother's tail
FG-ck-90 Sperm whale - Social group of females and youngs Azore Islands (Portugal), North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Calf swimming under mother's tail

Sperm whale - Off the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean
FG-ck-82 Sperm whale Off the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sperm whale - Calf, diving in front of its mother. Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean
FG-ck-78 Sperm whale - Calf, diving in front of its mother Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for

Sperm whale - Calf swimming under mother's tail. Photographed off the Azores Islands (Portugal)
FG-ck-55 Sperm whale - Calf swimming under mother's tail. Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Sperm whale - Social group. Note Killer whale tooth marks / bites on flukes
FG-ck-117 Sperm Whales - Killer Whale / Orca tooth marks on tail Azores Islands (Portugal), Atlantic Ocean Physeter macroephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Sperm whale - Social group, females and juveniles. Off the Azores Islands (Portugal), Atlantic Ocean
FG-ck-111 Sperm whale - Social group, females and juveniles Off the Azores Islands (Portugal), Atlantic Ocean. Physter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display

Sperm whale Azore Islands (Portugal), North Atlantic Ocean
FG-cb-228 Sperm whale Azore Islands (Portugal), North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sperm whale - Adult and young Azores, Portugal, North Atlantic Ocean
FG-cb-191 Sperm whale - Adult and young Azores, Portugal, North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sperm whale - Group of females and young. Azores, Portugal, north Atlantic Ocean
FG-cb-170 Sperm whale - Group of females and young Azores, Portugal, north Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sperm whale Photographed in the Gulf of California (Sea of cortez), Mexico CC 471
FG-bz-63 SPERM WHALE - BLOWING Photographed in the Gulf of California (Sea of cortez), Mexico Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sperm whale Near the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean
FG-cb-251 Sperm WHALE - full body underwater Near the Azores Islands (Portugal). North Atlantic Ocean Physeter macrocephalus Francois Gohier Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

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"Cetacean Wonders: Exploring the Magnificent World of Marine Giants" Killer Whales / Orcas (Orcinus orca): Graceful and powerful, these apex predators roam the oceans with their distinctive black and white markings, captivating our imagination. Balaena mysticetus, Bowhead Whale: The resilient giants of the Arctic, these majestic creatures navigate icy waters with their massive heads breaking through frozen surfaces. Sperm whale Photographed off the Azores Islands, Atlantic Ocean: A glimpse into the mysterious world of deep-sea divers; this photograph captures a magnificent sperm whale gracefully gliding through azure waters. Sperm whale Near the Azores Islands (Portugal), North Atlantic Ocean: Witnessing these gentle giants in their natural habitat is an awe-inspiring experience that reminds us of nature's grandeur. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) with penis extended: A rare sight showcasing unique behaviors within marine mammal communities; dolphins continue to surprise us with their fascinating social dynamics. Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) male calf relaxing with his mother and an escort whale in the background: A heartwarming moment captured in Vava'u, Tonga as a young humpback enjoys peaceful moments surrounded by its protective family members. Physeter macrocephalus, Sperm Whale Tooth: These impressive teeth serve as reminders of both beauty and power possessed by sperm whales – true marvels of evolution. Stuart Stammwitz working on blue whale model, 1938 - The Natu: Pioneering efforts to understand and conserve cetaceans have shaped our knowledge about these incredible creatures throughout history. Type A killer whales (Orcinus orca) travelling and socializing in Gerlache Strait near the Antarctic Peninsula, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions.