Mating grey whales

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Mating grey whales (Eschrichtius robustus). Grey whales are found in coastal waters, migrating from Arctic waters to tropical equatorial waters to mate. They can grow up to 15 metres in length and weigh 16 tonnes, with females being larger than males. Pregnancy lasts around one year and a female usually have one calf every two to three years. Photographed in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

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Photo credit: © CHRISTOPHER SWANN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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