Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a new breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.
Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded, scientists say
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
This Humpback Whale Just Smashed a Migration Record With an Astonishing 8,000-Mile Journey
While humpback whales conduct some of the longest migrations of any animal in the world, this particular whale’s trip is nevertheless surprising. Humpback whales tend to follow the same longitudinal (north-south) migration patterns, usually visiting the same cold feeding grounds and warm breeding grounds, according to the study.
Scientists Stunned by Whale's Record-Setting 8,000-Mile Journey
A new study tracking the movements of an adult humpback whale has left scientists stunned. The research, published Dec. 11 in the Royal Society Open Science journal found that one humpback whale has set a new record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.
Humpback whale makes one of the longest migrations ever recorded
A humpback whale crossed multiple oceans for a massive migration that covered more than 8,000 miles, according to a new study.
Whale makes epic migration, astonishing scientists
A humpback whale has made one of the longest and most unusual migrations ever recorded, possibly driven by climate change, scientists say. It was seen in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia in 2017, then popped up several years later near Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean - a distance of at least 13,
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Humpback whale washes ashore Massachusetts beach
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How far will a whale travel for sex? More than the diameter of Earth, a study reveals
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Humpback whale carcass washes up on Plymouth beach
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Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the ...
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Male humpback whale crossed 3 oceans for sex, inadvertently breaking distance record for species
A male humpback whale swam 8,106 miles (13,046 km) from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, mingling with other whale populations and potentially having sex with them along the way.