Aggressive males

Mon, 26 Sep 2016

By Eco Ranger Tessa

Aggressive male Humpack WHales

The competition was full on for today's whale watch! The whale watching cruise started off calmly with mothers and their calves seen enjoying the waters, just north of Moreton Island. As we were watching these relaxed whales, a very active pod was sighted on the horizon. The excitement levels peaked as we made our way closer to these charging whales. This particular pod of whales created plenty of splashes in the water, as around 5 adult male whales were charging towards a mother and her calf.

During the annual Humpback whale migration, males compete and fight with each other, most commonly over access to a female, which was observed on today's whale watch. This particular pod of whales were also feeling curious as they approached and thrashed the waters just under the bow of the Tangalooma Jet (Australia's largest & best dedicated whale wacthing vessel), which added to the excitement of the whale watch!

About the author

Eco Ranger Tessa

Tessa is one of the many Eco Rangers at Tangalooma Island Resort's Marine Education and Conservation Centre. Tessa often joins in on the Whale Watching Cruise as the on board Eco Ranger commentator.

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