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North Atlantic right whale
Scientific name: Eubalaena glacialis
IUCN Status: Critically Endangered
Family: BALAENIDAE
Group: Marine mammals
Shyness: Suspicious
Safe distance: 50 m
Breeding season / Courtship: 01.01-31.12
Gestation: 350 à 400 jours
Births: 31.12-15.01
Habitat:
Atlantic Ocean
Description:
The North Atlantic right whale is a large baleen whale, recognized for its imposing size and rough black skin. This cetacean, once hunted for its oil, is now protected and classified as critically endangered. It primarily lives in the coastal waters of the North Atlantic, from New England to Eastern Canada. Feeding on plankton and krill, it uses its baleen plates to filter food. Due to pollution, underwater noise, and ship collisions, the species remains severely threatened.
Recommended lens:
>=300 mm
Photography tips:
Photograph the North Atlantic right whale using a telephoto lens, capturing its slow movements at the water's surface. The best lighting for photographing this whale is early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when the light is soft and the sea is calm. Be sure to maintain a respectful distance, as this species is fragile and easily disturbed by human activity.
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