The humpback (Buckelwal) wale calf seems to rest on its mother, playful and relaxed. In February, hundreds of wales meet in the Samana Bay in the North of the Domincian Republic. Some give birth, others mate.

Humpback whales slap their tails and fins in a repetitive fashion and leap out of the water and twist on to their backs (breaching).  The resulting sounds travel underwater and seems to communicate messages to other whales.