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.
Pregnant humpback whales' energy needs increase when fasting during migration
Proper intake of food is essential for pregnant humpback whales to pull off the extreme physical feat of annual migration between Hawaiʻi and Alaska. Researchers at the Marine Mammal Research Program (MMRP) at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB) revealed the energetic cost and vulnerabilities of migratory humpback mothers-to-be in a study published in The Journal of Physiology.
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 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.
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,
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.
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Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim near Brooklyn
At the time, the Coast Guard was unable to confirm whether the whale was a humpback whale or an endangered North Atlantic right whale. Humpback whale sightings are typically more common ...
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East River humpback whale sighting puts boats — and eagle-eyed New Yorkers — on high alert: ‘Crazy to see it’
The humpback spotted splashing in the East River earlier this week has seemingly left the busy channel as quickly as it came — but not without leaving a whale-sized mark on the Big Apple.