Behavior

 

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--- usually found as a solitary animals of in pairs
--- in feeding grounds, there may be a greater concentration of whales
--- do not dive deeply- maximum abound 200m
--- segregation in migration-pregnant females first to migrate
--- vocalizations include low-frequency moans, pulses, buzzes, rasps, of ultrasonic clicks
--- when chased, can accelerate to over 19 mph
--- adults rarely breach

--- when relaxed, blows every 10-20 seconds for up to 6 minutes and dives for 5-20 minutes

 

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