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The Whale That Traveled Fifteen Thousand Kilometers

Polly learns about two humpback whales who swam 14,000+ km from Australia to Brazil, breaking the world record for the longest whale migration ever recorded.

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Scientists just tracked the journey of two humpback whales. They swam between Australia and Brazil, crossing more than fourteen thousand kilometers of open ocean.

One of the whales broke the record for the longest migration ever recorded, about fifteen thousand kilometers. Normal...

One of the whales broke the record for the longest migration ever recorded, about fifteen thousand kilometers. Normally, these whales stay in the same areas to reproduce. But these two decided to explore.

Scientists believe that changes in the ocean could be pushing whales toward new waters. This discovery helps us bette...

Scientists believe that changes in the ocean could be pushing whales toward new waters. This discovery helps us better understand how these incredible animals live.

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