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which ply the waters offshore. The channels between the islands of Maui County are home
to the world's largest population of humpback whales. These acrobatic, aerial cetaceans
are a delight for winter visitors, and there are few things like the thrill of a 45-ton an-
imal erupting out of the water before your eyes. Humpbacks migrate to the islands from
November-May to mate, birth, and care for their young, and during the course of their
four-month stay, they won't eat anything at all. While whales are only observed during the
winter, dolphins are year-round residents and a common sight around the islands. There
are three distinct pods of Hawaiian spinner dolphins residing along West Maui, South
Maui, and the southwestern coastline of Lana'i. The acrobatic spinners can complete up to
seven full rotations in the air before splashing back down into the water. Larger bottlenose
dolphins are also occasionally seen, while the pan-tropical spotted dolphins are confined
to deeper waters.
The nene goose is Hawai'i's state bird.
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