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Humpback whale in Alaska, USA
A scenic splash
From both coasts of the mainland United States, the breaches, spouts and tail slaps of these colossal cetaceans can be seen for kilometres. But US-based whale lovers hoping to spot them may have the best luck venturing beyond the Lower 48. This humpback is attempting some acrobatics in one of these migratory whales' favourite summer feeding spots: Glacier Bay National Park in the massive 49th state. As the Alaskan autumn sets in, humpback pods will head to tropical spots to breed – making the 50th state of Hawaii one of the world's premier perches for wintertime whale-watching.
A scenic splash
From both coasts of the mainland United States, the breaches, spouts and tail slaps of these colossal cetaceans can be seen for kilometres. But US-based whale lovers hoping to spot them may have the best luck venturing beyond the Lower 48. This humpback is attempting some acrobatics in one of these migratory whales' favourite summer feeding spots: Glacier Bay National Park in the massive 49th state. As the Alaskan autumn sets in, humpback pods will head to tropical spots to breed – making the 50th state of Hawaii one of the world's premier perches for wintertime whale-watching.
Alaska is a favourite summertime destination for humpback whales headed north to feed.
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