Humpback whales’ tails are as unique as fingerprints, with distinct patterns and shapes unique to each individual. These features serve as lasting identifiers throughout the whales' lives.
Adam A. Pack, a marine mammal researcher, expressed relief seeing Old Timer, a 53-year-old humpback whale he first spotted in 1972, survive significant threats to whale populations.
The resilience of humpback whales like Old Timer challenges the perception that only younger whales succumb to environmental pressures, highlighting a need for further research on whale endurance.
With the advancement of artificial intelligence, tracking humpback whale populations will improve, allowing scientists to better understand how certain whales withstand climate change and other adversities.
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