Humpback Whales Are Giving Birth Outside Breeding Grounds

Until now, it was thought that migration to tropical waters was intended exclusively for reproduction: this research, on the other hand, shows how puppies can be born much more in the South, in the waters of Tasmania and New Zealand.

Humpback whales are giving birth outside breeding grounds

A humpback whale and its calf. A study has shown that humpback whales are giving birth while migrating in cold waters. Scientists thought whales gave birth in warm waters and then migrated to cold waters to feed. Image via Swanson Chan/ Unsplash. Scientists thought humpback whales gave birth in warm locations, then traveled to cold waters for the other half of the year to feed on krill. A new study says these whales give birth in colder water t…

Dancer and freediver Marine Chesnais invented the concept of "bio-inspired" dance, drawing inspiration from living things to create her choreographies. A lover of the ocean, she sought inspiration from humpback whales. Rennes (Ille-et-Vilaine), report When she dances, Marine Chesnais appears weightless, as if immersed in a liquid that slows her movements. She raises one arm, then slowly lets it fall, pulling the rest of her body along, as if gui…