Whales

Baleen whales, including the Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus), have two blowholes.

Toothed whales, like Sperm Whales, Orca and Dolphins have one blowhole.

Off Mirissa, Southern Province, Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 1 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 2 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 3 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 4 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 5 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 6 of 6. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
"Thar' she blows." Sri Lankan Blue Whale catching its breath before taking another deep dive. 1 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
"Thar' she blows." Sri Lankan Blue Whale catching its breath before taking another deep dive. 2 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
"Thar' she blows." Sri Lankan Blue Whale catching its breath before taking another deep dive. 3 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Rear view of Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 1 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Rear view of Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 2 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.
Rear view of Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 3 of 3. Off the Far South of Sri Lanka near Mirissa.

Five different species of baleen whales are known in the seas surrounding Sri Lanka.

These are Blue Whales, Northern Minke Whales, Tropical Whales, Fin Whales and Humpback Whales.

Known toothed whales species include Sperm Whales, Orca, twelve more smaller species of toothed whales, nine species of dolphins and one species of porpoise (the Finless Porpoise).

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Baleen whales, including the Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus), have two blowholes.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 1 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 2 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 3 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 4 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 5 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 6 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 7 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale "blowing" (breathing out) as it surfaces.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale about to dive.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale diving.
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Baleen whales, including the Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus), have two blowholes.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 1 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 2 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 3 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 4 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 5 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 6 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale lifting its tail and starting a deep dive. 7 of 7.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale "blowing" (breathing out) as it surfaces.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale about to dive.
Sri Lankan Blue Whale diving.
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