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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sleeping

A family of sperm whale took a nap. They sleep in groups with their heads upright but the only calf was not sleep and wanted to play with somebody. This photo was taken under a government permit in Dominica.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Roseau, Dominica
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © Sayaka Ichinoseki