Sainte Marie and Majunga MADAGASCAR humpback whales
The Hotel ★★★ Gourmet Restaurant Coco Lodge in Majunga announced to you a few days ago that Nosy Be had been voted the most beautiful island on the African continent, and today, remember how humpback whales are a moving and unforgettable show … in Sainte Marie, but also to Majunga …
The whales, or even "megaptera novaeangliae" have very long pectoral fins. They have the particularity of feeding in cold seas and come to breed in the warm seas, like St. Mary or Majunga, during the month of July, August, September and October.
It's the sanctuaries that humpback whales have chosen to mate, give birth to their young and start their education.
In Malagasy, the whales are called 'trozona '. ; the inhabitants of Sainte-Marie also marks them under the name of "Zagnaharibe"., which means "great deity..
The whales are very respected and protected by the local population.
The songs and the acrobatics of the whales
You will notice the acrobatics and songs of the whales, or gorbachi, When they are in tropical seas.
Devoid of vocal cords, they nevertheless produce harmonious melodies with sounds and syllables resembling dialects.
The sounds vary according to the herds and regions, but the males slightly alter their songs of the previous year with new variants.
The whales are also spectacular acrobatics : they leave the head out of the water, jump in the air, hit the water with their tail.
They do so to connect, to parade in front of females, mark their territory or intimidate their rivals.
A nest to whale
The island hosts each year during the austral winter a spectacular ballet. Large groups of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) migrate from Antarctica to the St. Mary canal, ideal place for reproduction.
These peaceful Giants found here favorable conditions to the growth of young people and their love and acrobatic games before the return to cold seas.
A moving and unforgettable show
During your holiday at Sainte-Marie or Majunga, in season, you will have the opportunity to go to sea to observe these impressive cetaceans.
Often, identified through the breath to the allure of water jet they cause.
Whales are mammals, they must rise to the surface regularly to breathe.
You will then see one of the most beautiful shows of your life, When the boat will be approached the animal and you'll find yourself a few meters from him.
Whether a male who jumps and parade to attract the attention of a female, or a mother who guides her calf, you will never forget your encounter with humpback whales.
The video at the end with their incredible sounds is really to listen to … MAGIC
