Sep 4, 2019 · Here are some great videos of whales jumping. (revised) This is a revised and reloaded version 2019. I think this is a good combination of all the best whale jumping videos from all...

Watch as we get up close and personal with these magnificent animals, witnessing them swimming alongside boats, jumping out of the water, and even breaching entirely out of the ocean's...

Huge humpback whale breaches in slow motion. Whales breaching together. Mother and baby humpback whale breaching. Epic video footage of whales jumping out o...

Nov 29, 2016 · These scientists watched 94 different groups of whales to discover that loud noises made by jumping and slapping the water may actually play a role in communication between nearby groups of whales. Yet another whale-related mystery solved!

Qualitatively, a breach is a genuine jump with an intent to clear the water, whereas a lunge is the result of a fast upward-sloping swim that has caused the whale to clear the surface of the water unintentionally.

Jul 26, 2017 · But in the video below— spotted by Bored Panda and filmed by scuba diver Craig Capehart off the coast of Mbotyi in southeastern South Africa—you can watch an adult humpback whale soar through the...

Apr 28, 2021 · Researchers found that a single complete breach (a jump where greater than 40% of the whale was above water) can cost the equivalent energy required for a 60 kg (132 lb.) runner to complete a marathon.

Breaching occurs when a whale picks up speed near the water, lifts its body, and leaps out of it, exposing up to 90% of its body above the surface. The whale may land on its side or back during breaching, which often creates an immense splash upon landing. Regarding why these whales breach, here are three theories on the topic.

Watch these orca/killer whales bringing awesome jumps out of the water - An awesome killer whale/orca jump compilation. ...more. This video contains a mix of amazing orca jumps while...

Nov 18, 2023 · Whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, gray whales, and killer whales, often jump out of the water, a behavior known as breaching. They do this for various reasons, including communication, attracting mates, clearing parasites, navigation, and playful expression.