Hi everyone! Doa here. 👋😁
For two days in a row, we were lucky enough to witness something truly unforgettable — a mom and her calf putting on an aerial show that left everyone smiling from ear to ear. 😍
There is nothing quite like the moment a Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) launches out of the ocean. The power. The grace. The splash. 💦
💪 The Power of Mom
One of the most breathtaking jumps came from the mother. She burst out of the water at more than a 45° angle 🚀 — her enormous body rising higher and higher until her tail was almost completely out of the sea!
For a split second, she seemed to hang in the air.
And then… BOOM! 🌊💥
Did you know? A single breach like that costs around 2,500 kcal of energy — about the same as the recommended daily calorie intake for an adult human. One jump. One massive burst of strength. 🔥
You can compare it with this: Daily calorie intake is generally 2,500 kcal for men and 2,000 kcal for women… 🔥
It wasn’t just a leap.
It was experience. Power. Perfection.
🐣 Learning From the Best
And then came the baby. 🥹
Watching the calf imitate mom was pure joy. You could see the little one leaning back just like her — practicing the technique, building the confidence, and giving it everything! 💙
Maybe not quite as high yet (Just kidding 😉Look at the bottom, the tail is almost out, just like mom! 😉)… And the form? Impressive!
Breaching for calves is part:
- 🎯 Training
- 💪 Muscle building
- 🎉 Playtime
- 🤍 Bonding
And this little one is clearly taking notes from the best teacher in the ocean.
Well done, little calf! 👏🐋
😄 Two Days of Happy Faces
For two beautiful days, the ocean gifted us energy, excitement, and connection. You could almost feel the joy radiating from the water — and judging by the smiles on the boat (and maybe a few happy tears 🥹), it wasn’t just the whales having fun.
Mom leading.
Calf learning.
Water exploding. 💦
Hearts full. 💙
Thank you for reading! See you in another monologue! 🤗
