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New Calves of 2000- part 5

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Scylla calf

Pixar

the black mark on the outer portion of the right fluke resembles the animated lamp from Pixar studios

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Sickle calf

Jungle

black marks, especially on the left fluke, hang down as do vines in the jungle

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Siphon calf

Tipex

the sharp white line on the right fluke inspired this name based on the French version of liquid eraser

whale tail photo

Staff calf

Jurassic

the marks on the left fluke give the impression of a three-clawed footprint from the days of dinosaurs

 

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April 19, 2001

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