Humpback whales are famous for breaching—leaping out of the water in a spectacular display of size and power. Even though they can weigh more than a house and stretch to 50 feet in length, they still manage aquatic acrobatics that are amazing to behold, as the picture on our homepage captures so beautifully. Scientists don"t know why some whales breach but speculate it"s a form of communication or a mating display. Or maybe they"re just having fun.
Summertime in Alaska
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Spire Cove in Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward, Alaska
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Fat Bear Week
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Diving into the underwater nirvana
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It s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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The beach at Cala Luna, Sardinia, Italy
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Zelenci Nature Reserve, Slovenia
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Vote!
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Jaguar in the Pantanal wetlands
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International Day of the Tropics
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Travel Sunday: Flamenco in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
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A long winter’s nap, perhaps?
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1.1 billion opportunities for a better world
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Great white egret, Upper Bavaria, Germany
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Welcome to the Hoh
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A toast to California!
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World Bicycle Day
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In memory of those lost
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Andean cocks-of-the-rock, Ecuador
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A notorious advocate for women
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International Polar Bear Day
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The Bahamas as seen from the ISS
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An underwater rainbow
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The Wall for Peace
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Everybody loves World Turtle Day
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Let s ride! It s Roller Coaster Day
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An emerald isle of the Emerald Isle
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A big birthday for Big Bend
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Rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington
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A meerkat stands alone
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International Tiger Day
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