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Humpback Calves Born 1,500 km South, Facing New Dangers

5/21/2025

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Humpback whale calves are now being born as far south as Tasmania, a staggering 1,500 km beyond their usual calving grounds, according to a study from the University of New South Wales. This surprising discovery not only reshapes our understanding of their migration patterns but also highlights the dangers these vulnerable calves encounter in bustling shipping lanes on their perilous journey north.

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Humpback whale calves are now being born as far south as Tasmania, a staggering 1,500 km beyond their usual calving grounds, according to a study from the University of New South Wales. This surprising discovery not only reshapes our understanding of their migration patterns but also highlights the dangers these vulnerable calves encounter in bustling shipping lanes on their perilous journey north.