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Whales' Tails


New Calves of 1999 - Part 3

whale tail photo

Dusky's calf

Eruption

the central portion of the tail appears to be a volcano erupting a cloud of ash

whale tail photo

Dyad's calf

Jumanji

named for the "J" on the right fluke

whale tail photo

Eclipse's calf

Zeta

named for the "Z" on the right fluke

whale tail photo

Filigree's calf

Mephisto

the black marks on the bottom of the left fluke (at center) look like devil horns

whale tail photo

Fringe's calf

Freestyle

the "X" on the right fluke resembles the crossed skiis of a freestyle skiier

 

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April 19, 2001

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