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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Whale stuns scientists with record journey spanning three oceans to mate

A humpback whale has been found travelling a record-breaking distance spanning three oceans to mate, raising an alarm about global challenges affecting the migratory behaviour of the species.

Whales undertake one of the longest migrations to mate compared to all other mammals as the breeding zones of some species span several longitudes.

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