Humpback whales exhibit remarkable long-distance migrations, traveling thousands of miles from breeding grounds in warm waters to feeding grounds in icy seas, showcasing their seasonal movement.
A recent report highlights a male humpback whale’s unprecedented journey of over 8,000 miles from Colombia to Zanzibar, surpassing previous distance records for the species.
These whales, once severely depleted due to hunting, are slowly recovering thanks to a ban since the 1960s, now numbering only 5% of their historical population.
The migration patterns of humpback whales are primarily driven by seasonal changes,
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