Scientists find unseen right whale calf off Canada
A newborn North Atlantic right whale, a critically endangered species, was spotted off Canada's coast after months of going unnoticed.
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What happened
Scientists who study rare whales discovered a North Atlantic right whale calf off Canada that they had not seen for months.
Why it matters
The reports describe the calf as a cause for joy for the scientists studying the critically endangered species.
Timeline
- Nov 6, 11:33 AM ET: A baby North Atlantic right whale calf was reported to have flown under the water during calving season, surprising scientists.
- Nov 7, 6:04 AM ET: Scientists discovered the unknown baby right whale off Canada and said they could not be happier.
- Nov 8, 12:07 PM ET: The sighting of the calf off Canada's coast was reported as the season's 24th birth.
Coverage
- Baby right whale discovered off Canada gives scientists cause for joy (Los Angeles Times)
- Scientists Spot Previously Missed Baby Of One Of The World's Most Endangered Animals (iflscience.com)
- A surprise 15,000-pound right whale calf is this season’s 24th birth (interestingengineering.com)
- Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy (phys.org)
- Baby whale surprises scientists (popsci.com)
- Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy (wsoctv.com)
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