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Humpback Whale Travels 13,000kms from South America to Africa to Find Females


Published on 2024-12-13 15:42:34 - Tuko
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  • A male humpback whale has made history after it travelled over 13,000 kilometres from South America to Africa in what is believed to be a search for females.

A humpback whale named Poptart, originally from the coast of South America, has made an extraordinary journey of over 13,000 kilometers to the shores of Africa, specifically Senegal. This migration, which took place over several months, was tracked by scientists using satellite technology. Poptart's journey is significant because it marks one of the longest recorded migrations for a humpback whale, crossing the Atlantic Ocean from the western to the eastern side. This event not only highlights the incredible navigational abilities of humpback whales but also raises questions about their migratory patterns, potential changes in feeding or breeding grounds due to environmental shifts, and the connectivity between whale populations across different ocean basins. The data collected from Poptart's travels could provide insights into the impacts of climate change on marine life and help in the conservation efforts for these majestic creatures.

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