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wildlife-migration
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winnipegfreepress.comworld9 days ago
Two Humpback Whales Set Records for Crossings Between Australia and Brazil
Scientists identified two humpback whales that each traveled roughly 9,000 miles between breeding sites in Australia and Brazil, setting new distance records for the species. Researchers analyzed more than 19,000 images collected over four decades to confirm the journeys.
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The Guardianscience19 days agoDeveloping
Researchers Document Rare Humpback Whale Jaw-Gaping Behaviour During Migration
Citizen scientists captured footage of humpback whales performing a jaw-gaping display during their annual migration along Australia's coast. A Macquarie University study of 66 whales suggests the behaviour may serve as a social display rather than feeding. The behaviour has been…