Nature Photos That Opened Our Eyes

Bladerunner The Whale

This whale is known as Bladerunner. After being cut by a propeller in Sydney in 2001, she was left with deep 30-centimeter scars along her left side and right tail fluke. Researchers and vacation goers most recently spotted her in Tasmanian waters 20 years after the incident. Humpback whales typically live 45-50 years. Could you imagine going whale watching and spotting Bladerunner?

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