Abstract
Extended acoustic interactions with a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) were captured via playbacks of the purported “whup/throp” social call and hydrophone recordings of the animal’s vocalized responses during August 2021 in Frederick Sound, Southeast Alaska. Fluke photographs identified the animal as a female named Twain (HappyWhale.com identity SEAK-0401) first observed some 35 years ago. We document Twain’s life history via sightings made over three decades, reporting as much as is known (and allowed for public distribution) about Twain. The observational history gives illuminating snapshots of the long history of the individual behind the acoustic interactions.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
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↵† amjurgens{at}ucdavis.edu
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