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These #seals are being watched
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When #spyhopping, the #orca rises and holds a vertical position partially out of the #water, often exposing its entire rostrum and head.
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#Spyhop is a controlled and slow movement, and can last for minutes at a time if the #whales are sufficiently inquisitive about whatever their viewing.
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Generally, the #whale does not appear to swim by fluke propulsion to maintain its "elevated" position while spyhopping, instead relying on exceptional #buoyancy control and positioning with #PectoralFins.
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Typically the whale's eyes will be slightly above or below the surface of the #water, enabling it to see whatever is nearby on the #surface.
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: @erindunglinson via @savethewaves
Wow ! Wait for it
What do you think ?! Was it intentional ?
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Via @jchauser
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