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Endangered Right Whales Journey 2,700 Miles for Survival

5/23/2025

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Two endangered right whales, Curlew and Koala, made an extraordinary journey of 2,700 miles from the U.S. Gulf coast back to their North Atlantic feeding grounds. Spotted in Canada, their rare winter trip highlights the urgency of conservation efforts, as only 372 of these majestic creatures remain in existence.

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Story summary

Two endangered right whales, Curlew and Koala, made an extraordinary journey of 2,700 miles from the U.S. Gulf coast back to their North Atlantic feeding grounds. Spotted in Canada, their rare winter trip highlights the urgency of conservation efforts, as only 372 of these majestic creatures remain in existence.