Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it’s a cause for joy
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada. Researchers in Canada captured images of an unidentified baby North Atlantic right whale, one of the rarest sea mammals in the world, off Anticosti Island in Quebec in September. Scientists with the New England […]
Scientists have made an exciting discovery off the coast of Canada, capturing images of an unidentified baby North Atlantic right whale near Anticosti Island in Quebec in September. This finding, made by researchers at the New England Aquarium in Boston, has brought joy to the conservation community, as it is one of the rarest sea mammals globally.
After analyzing photos and data, the scientists concluded that the calf was likely born months ago and went unnoticed during winter surveys for the giant animals. The discovery brings the total number of baby right whales identified during the most recent birthing season to 24.
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