Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) decomposing on an island off Nuuk, Greenland

Greenland is home to around 15 species of Whale, of which only three remain during the winter. The Fin Whale is but a summer visitor to Greenland and is often seen in the water. The Fin Whale grows to be around 27m in length and is the World’s second-largest species, behind the Blue Whale. Whaling…

  • Produced by:
    Peter Prokosch
  • Year:
    01/11/2013

Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) decomposing on an island off Nuuk, Greenland

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