While the cause of the rolling behaviour (rotating around the body's longitudinal axis) is unknown, several theories exist for their function, including play, communication and displaying excitement or annoyance.

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Solitary Orca Feeding on Bycatch

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Solitary Orca Feeding on Bycatch

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Solitary Humpback Passing underneath Fishing Vessel

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Pod of Humpbacks Retreating through Krill

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Pod of Humpback Whales Interact with Solitary Seal

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Solitary Humpback Whale Displaying Full Range of Motions

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Solitary Humpback Whale Rolling & Twisting towards Surface

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Close-up of Humpback Whale Gently Twisting & Rolling

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Humpback Whale Playfully Displaying Full Range of Motions

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Trio of Humpback Whales Playing in Front of Camera

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Humpback Duo Rolling towards Surface

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Pod of Humpbacks Surfacing & Playing

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Close-up of Humpback Passing By Camera

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Large Pod Humpback Whales Passing By

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Humpbacks Upside-down close to Surface

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Humpbacks Passing Overhead through Krill

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Solitary Humpback Slapping Surface

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Solitary Humpback Repeatedly Slapping Fluke Below Surface

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Solitary Humpback Playing close to Surface

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Solo Humpback Passing Upside-Down through Krill

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Humpbacks Rolling through Krill

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Medium shot of Humpbacks Rolling

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Humpback Trio Playfully Tail Slapping & Rolling below Surface

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Solitary Humpback Splashing through Surface

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Solitary Humpback Whale Rolling through Krill

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Solitary Humpback Whale Slapping & Rolling Below Surface

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Humpback Swimming through Krill

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Trio of Humpback Following & Rolling Below Surface

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Humpback Duo Playing & Socialising

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Trio of Humpback Whales Spyhopping Overhead

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Medium Shot of Humpbacks Passing Above & Below

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Close-up of Humpback Duo Rolling Overhead

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Full Shot of Humpback Pod Playing

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Solitary Humpback Whale Making Eye Contact

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Medium Shot of Solitary Humpback Whale Making Eye Contact

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Solitary Humpback Whale Spy Hopping & Making Eye Contact

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Solitary Humpback Slapping the Surface with its Flippers

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Large Pod of Orcas Feeding on Bait-ball

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Orca & Humpbacks Feeding on Bait-ball

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Pod of Orcas Feeding on Bait-ball

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