A humpback whale, megaptera novaeangliae, takes a deep dive in the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland, Canada.
The Humpback Whale is a baleen whale which filters its food from the water. It's diet consists of krill, plankton and small fish but it is a seasonal feeder, feeding only in the summer.
Humpback whale watching tours are available from many locations around the world including Newfoundland where this stunning sunset picture is taken.
Humpback Whale watching in the Strait of Belle Isle in Newfoundland, Canada.
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Photographer: Rolf Hicker Photography
Photo ID: f76t0433 - Humpback Whale