Baleen Whale Collection (page 5)

Splash From Tail Of Humpback Whale

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) adult, breaching at surface of sea, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Baleen Whale, showing ventral pleats

Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, blowing, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Fluke of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Fluke and fin of a Humpback Whale -Megaptera novaeangliae-, diving, Gerlache Strait, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Caribbean, Greater Antilles archipelago, Domincan Republic, Silver Bank. Humpback whale calf

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) bones near shore in fjord, Hornsund, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) adult, surfacing, Isfjorden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, August

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) vertabra, on pebble beach, Dorset, England, February

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) skull, on pebble beach, Dorset, England, February

Sei Whale (Balaenoptera borealis) adult, spouting, swimming at surface, Azores, June

Brydes Whale (Balaenoptera edeni) adult, swimming at sea surface, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa, July

Model of baleen whale

Blue whale model C016 / 6225
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Blue whale model C016 / 6224
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) model on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Blue whale feeding, artwork C018 / 0294
Blue whale feeding. Artwork sequence showing how a baleen whale such as this blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) feeds. Baleen whales feed on small crustaceans, such as krill (yellow)

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0540
Whale watching. Tourists watching blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Whale watching, Mexico C014 / 0541
Whale watching. Tourists watching a blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) from a boat. Photographed in the Sea of Cortes (Gulf of California), Mexico

Blue Whale Hall
View of Blue Whale Hall, Mammal Gallery, Gallery 24, Life Galleries at The Natural History Museum, London

Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale and Balaenoptera physalus
Plate 43 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Inside the Natural History Museums Mammal and Whale Gallery
Partial views of the skeleton of a bowhead whale (top) and a sperm whale (bottom), on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

Engraving of the Baloena musculus, greenland whale. The whale was found floating 12 miles from Ostens on the 3rd November 1827

Eschrichtius robustus, gray whale
Close-up of the baleen inside the mouth of a gray whale on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

The Blue Whale Annual Fundraising Ball

Blue whale exhibit
The Whale Hall, the Natural History Museum, London

The new Whale hall, 1938

Eubalaena glacialis, northern right whale
Close up of the skeleton of a northern right whales flipper. Specimen on display in the Mammal Gallery at The Natural History Museum, London

The jawbones of Greenland right whale, c. 1912
These jaw bones, each measuring approximately 4.10m (13 ft), were part of a specimen from Lochend, Shetland, donated in 1911 by a Mr Haldane

Men in jaws of bowhead whale, 1934
In late 1934 this bowhead whale skeleton was hoisted into position in the new Whale Hall, where it still hangs today

Staff posing with blue whale model, 1938
Percy and Stuart Stammwitz were part of the team that built the famous 27m (90 ft) blue whale model, currently on display at the Natural History Museum, London. Photographed in January 1938

Eubalaena glacialis, black right whale
Black right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) skeleton on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

Balaenoptera musculus, blue whale
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) skeleton on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

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The baleen whale, scientifically known as Balaena mysticetus or the bowhead whale, is a majestic creature that inhabits various oceans around the world. From the Fin whale near the surface in Pico Island, Azores, Portugal to the Blue whale diving beneath the ocean surface in Sri Lanka's Indian Ocean, these gentle giants captivate us with their immense size and grace. One cannot help but be awestruck by the sight of two Humpback whales breaching at the same time off Puerto Lopez or witnessing a Grey whale at water surface with its mouth open, revealing its impressive baleen plates. These moments remind us of nature's wonders and how fortunate we are to share this planet with such incredible creatures. As we dive deeper into their world, we encounter breathtaking scenes like a Blue whale swimming underwater amidst Coronado Islands in Baja California. The sheer magnitude of these magnificent beings leaves us humbled and filled with admiration for their existence. The Humpback whales continue to amaze us as they breach out of the water near Hout Bay in South Africa or when captured from an aerial view alongside their calves. Their playful nature and strong familial bonds are evident in every leap they take. Not to be forgotten is the Grey whale tail seen in San Ignacio Lagoon within El Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve. This glimpse reminds us of their migratory journeys across vast distances and highlights our responsibility to protect their habitats. Masa Ushioda's stunning photography showcases a RF Humpback whale from an aerial perspective over Baja California, Mexico. Such images serve as reminders that these creatures deserve our utmost respect and conservation efforts. Whether it is observing a baleen whale gracefully gliding through waters or witnessing its powerful breaches and unique behaviors up close, each encounter leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. Let us cherish these remarkable animals and work towards preserving their existence for generations to come.