Whale Gymnastics: Spy Hops
Whale gymnastics aren't limited to breaches. They include tail slaps, pectoral fin waves and slaps, spy hops, back-layouts, and something that looks like a shoulder roll.
First up: spy hops. The whale raises its head enough to expose its eyes and looks around. It may then reenter the water by slipping back under, or more dramatically and loudly.
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Two humpbacks spy hop together:
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And reenter together, with a crash and a dive.
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