Once a legend, humpback whales make a comeback in Brazil
Female humpback whales off the coast of Brazil now have their pick of mates, who slap the water with their tails and jostle for attention—a scene that would have been unthinkable a few decades ago.
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET
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Phys.orgTier B
Once a legend, humpback whales make a comeback in Brazil(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
'They were legends': Humpback whales make spectacular comeback off Brazil's coast(opens original report in a new tab)Once driven to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have thrived in the South Atlantic since a worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling came into force in 1986, offering a bonanza to scientists who come each year… — France 24
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