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The Five Spot

Sperm whales occasionally gather to socialize and groom each other.
Sperm whales occasionally gather to socialize and groom each other. The Modesto Bee

Five possible reasons humpback whales are gathering in huge groups:

1 Word got out that Pete Carroll is looking for new offensive linemen.

 

2 The pod is preparing for a million whale march on Washington.

 

3 Humpbacks are hiding immigrants who are trying to get past Trump’s fabulous wall.

 

4 Whales are auditioning for The Voice. Listen to their music here: www.whalesounds.com.

 

5 These giants of the sea are taking one last vacation before Trump’s EPA cuts take effect.

This story was originally published March 19, 2017 at 4:18 PM with the headline "The Five Spot."

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