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July 1, 2009

Beluga Whales, Canada

This Month in Photo of the Day: Images From the 2008 International Photo Contest

A pod of beluga whales diving to feed in Hudson Bay, Manitoba, Canada. The whale nearest to the photographer is releasing air to aid its descent.


See winners' galleries, solve puzzles, and download wallpaper from the 2008 International Photography Contest.

Photograph by Gavin Parsons
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