Southern Right Whale - Calf. note aggregations of cyamids ("whale lice") around mouth and callosities. Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
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Southern Right Whale - Calf. note aggregations of cyamids ("whale lice") around mouth and callosities. Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
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Southern Right Whale - Calf. note aggregations of cyamids ("whale lice") around mouth and callosities.
Valdes Peninsula, Province Chubut, Patagonia, Argentina
Eubalaena australis
Francois Gohier
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Media ID 652308
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Argentina Atlantic Ocean Baleen Whales Calf Calves Cetaceans Crustacean Crustaceans Lice Louse Parasite Patagonia Whale Whales Marine Mammal Marine Mammals
Whale Lice Party at the Mouth - A Close-Up of a Southern Right Whale Calf's Social Gathering!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print captures the adorable and rare sight of a Southern Right Whale calf, showcasing its playful nature in the waters off Valdes Peninsula, Patagonia. But wait! Take a closer look, and you'll notice some unexpected guests joining this underwater party - aggregations of cyamids, affectionately known as "whale lice" around its mouth and callosities. It seems like these tiny crustacean parasites couldn't resist the charm of this young marine mammal! Don't worry though; they may sound creepy but are harmless hitchhikers that thrive on baleen whales. Talk about an unconventional friendship! As we dive deeper into this incredible image by Francois Gohier from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment, we can't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. This endangered species reminds us why it is crucial to protect our oceans and their inhabitants. So next time you spot some unusual company during your swim, remember that even whale calves need friends too – even if those friends happen to be lice! Join us in celebrating these extraordinary creatures who continue to amaze us with their beauty and resilience in the vast Atlantic Ocean.
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