Baleen

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In place of teeth to chew and jaws to chomp, some whales have developed Baleen to feed. Baleen plates are made of keratin and contribute to a sieve-resembling feeding system. Baleen whales can take in and filter up to 170,000 cubic metres, consuming up to 16 tonnes of plankton per day.
Full Shot of Solitary Humpback Whale Ascending while Feeding
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Full Shot of Solitary Humpback Whale Ascending while Feeding

Humpback Trio Feeding on Krill
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Humpback Trio Feeding on Krill

Large Group of Humpbacks Feeding on Krill
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Large Group of Humpbacks Feeding on Krill

Pod of Humpback Whales Approaching Camera Head-on
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Pod of Humpback Whales Approaching Camera Head-on

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