Esther's photos with the keyword: Sanctuary

Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary - Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya. Chimps are not native to Kenya. They arrived at the Sanctuary after the sanctuary in Burundi was closed due to civil war. LIMG 1405

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary engaging in dorsal fin slapping behavior. AIMG 3534

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary going into a deep dive. AIMG 3526

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary doing a "headstand." It stayed in that position for about 15 seconds. AIMG 3549

A humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary breached within a few feet of this fishing boat. That was an experience that they will not soon forget. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3506

This humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary is longer than the boat, although most of it remains underwater. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. AIMG 3509

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3485

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary landing on its back after breaching. An adult humpback can carry up to 1,000 pounds of barnacles. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach (lift at least 40% of their body out of the water). AIMG 3502

Humpback whale on Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary. Adult humpback whales grow between 40 to 50 feet long and weigh between 25-40 tons (22,680-36,287 kg). When feeding, they consume 1 1/2 tons of krill (small shrimp) a day. There is no definitive theory as to why whales breach, or take at least 40% of their body out of the water. AIMG 3479

Iglesia de Guapulo, Quito, Ecuador AIMG 0566