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A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
NOAA recorded 15 North Atlantic right whale calves this winter, a rise from last year but less than the 50 needed annually for population recovery, experts say.
- One of the world's rarest whale species, the North Atlantic right whale, is having more calves this year, but needs around 50 calves per year for recovery.
- The whales' population numbers around 384 and has gained over 7% this year with 15 identified calves so far, higher than recent winters.
- Despite the encouraging number of births, the species remains in peril without stronger laws to protect against threats like ship strikes and entanglement.
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A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of extinction.
·United States
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Right whales, among the world's rarest cetaceans, are having more calves this season, but scientists warn the species is still at risk of extinction, the AP reported Tuesday.
North Atlantic right whales see positive birth rate, 15 calves discoveredThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported the discovery of 15 North Atlantic right whale calves. For the species to fully recover, at least 50 calves need to be born annually.
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