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Best science photos of 2012 awarded

By Julian Jantos • 29 August 2012

This is the first time humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) mating has ever been filmed. (Credit: Jason Edward)

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An image of humpback whale sex is among top science and nature photos from the 2012 Eureka Prizes.

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