Hungry or horny? Whale makes record swim halfway across planet
Briefly

The recent journey of HW-MN1300828, a male humpback whale, is unprecedented, spanning over 18,000 km, showcasing a significant deviation from typical migration routes.
Despite most humpback whales exhibiting strong site fidelity to particular breeding grounds, this whale's behavior demonstrates a potential change in migratory patterns. Observations show not only this individual traveling great distances but also suggest a broader evolutionary shift in the species.
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