Impressive Capture of the Southern Right Whale's Tail Fin (00015887)
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Description: Experience the impressive tail fin of the Southern Right Whale in all its glory. These majestic marine creatures belong to the family Balaenidae and can grow up to 18 meters long. Learn more about their life in the waters around the South Pole, as well as in South Africa, South America, and New Zealand, where they feed on krill and other small crustaceans. Discover the dramatic decline of these fascinating animals due to hunting.
Location: Western Cape, Gansbaai, South Africa
Date of Capture: 11.08.2004