If you ever want to feel insignificant, just think about the sheer size of a humpback whale. With adults growing up to 56 feet long, humpback whales are one of the biggest mammals on Earth. In February, Hawaii celebrates the return of these migrating giants with its Maui Whale Festival. This month-long event encourages people to get involved in conservation efforts and includes whale-watching tours, allowing closer views of these beautiful creatures.
Humpback whales in Maui, Hawaii
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Honoring the first American woman in space
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King of the dinosaurs
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Wandering Watkins Glen
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Hitsujiyama Park, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
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World Wildlife Conservation Day
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Paleontology meets art
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Happy Arbor Day!
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World Architecture Day
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Patriot Day
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Here we mark the price of freedom
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Red Planet Day
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50 years of the Endangered Species Act
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Penn Station
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International Tiger Day
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A river runs through rice fields
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It s fair season
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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil
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The story of a rediscovered redwood
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It s Coffee Day
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International Surfing Day