Once a Legend, Humpback Whales Make a Comeback in Brazil

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It takes place near the archipelago of Abrolhos, in the largest breeding sanctuary of these cetaceans in the South Atlantic. Humpback whales, which can weigh up to 40 tons and measure 15 meters, were in extinction some 40 years ago. Today, there are about 35 000 in the South Atlantic - almost half of the world's population. Their renaissance is linked not only to the prohibition of hunting, but also to years of scientific research to strengthen …

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They were on the brink of extinction forty years ago. Today, thousands of humpback whales are repopulating the South Atlantic. Article The great return of humpback whales off Brazil appeared first on Le Singulier.