New White Whale Spotted
By Wendy Heller, July 22, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
Source: Bbc.co.uk
A new white humpback has been sighted off Byron Bay on the east coast of Australia.
The newcomer, which was filmed by a television news helicopter, has excited marine scientists who think it may be related to Migaloo - to date, the only known all-white humpback whale.
Migaloo is somewhat of a celebrity down under. Why? "Because as far as we know, he is globally unique," said Professor Peter Harrison from the Whale Research Centre, Southern Cross University.
It now seems that Migaloo, (whose Aboriginal name means "white fellow") might have competition.
Although predominantly white, the new whale does have some black markings near its head and tail. So who is the newcomer? ...
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Jul 24, 2008 12:12 PM
Jason Heller wrote:
Would love to snorkle with and take images of that whale!
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