North Atlantic right whale // Eubalaena glacialis

North Atlantic right whale is an endangered species of baleen whales. According to the data of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are about 400 individuals remaining. The populations previously suffered greately due to whale hunting, and although now these cetaceans are under protection of numerous Endangered Species Acts, the numbers are still decreasing: ship strikes, noise pollution and net entanglements are threatening these whales. Low reproduction rate doesn't make the situation any better, but let's hope that people will finally put enough thought to protect these gentle giants today and all the generations of whales that are to come in the future.
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Finally presenting this drawing to all of you, guys! I was very excited about it, because I find the situation with this species quite sad and tragic, but I also wanted to make an artwork that would express hope and belief, that this is not the end for them yet. The Momma-Whale, who symbolises "Today", is not overshadowing the calf - the "Future" - but instead focuses the spotlight, the warm rays of the sun, the hope for the best on the baby whale. Someday the little one will become as big and as great as his mother. 💙

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