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Where Whales Become Friends
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Batik Batik is the second-generation in a very famous and scientifically important whale family. Batik was born in 1983 to a well-known female named Veil. Her first calf, Filament was born in 1989. Filament's first calf named Eden (born 2001) is the first identified fourth-generation humpback whale in the world. . Batik's first two calves, Filament and Canyon share a not-so-good experience. Both young whales were struck by boats in 1991, however the injuries were minor and both whales are fine. Look closely at Canyon's back below and you will see the scars. Canyon is the whale at the top of the picture and Batik is seen blowing.
Batik's History
Batik's Family Tree
How can I see more of Batik? Batik on VHS (Just $12.95) Your Favorite Whale: Batik 19 minutes of footage of Batik with her calf, Canyon. They are close to the boat with Canyon's ship strike scars visible. You will see the following behaviors: flippering, feeding, close approach and logging (resting near the surface). Back to the Stellwagen Bank Whales
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