Epic humpback whale battle filmed


	Epic humpback whale battle filmed

JohnWaterman

10-24-2009 8:53 AM

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Nature's biggest battle

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10-24-2009 11:52 PM

lollipop10

darn, i'll have to check it later i guess.

10-26-2009 12:35 PM

valann 47

It is awesome

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