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Brazil’s humpback whales make stunning comeback; population surges from just 2,000 to nearly 35,000

Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: Brazil
Published: September 01, 2026 at 04:55

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Brazil’s humpback whale population has recovered from about 2,000 to nearly 35,000 after commercial whaling pushed the species close to extinction. Protection measures and a global whaling ban helped the whales return to Brazil’s waters. Scientists are now studying their migration, family links and behaviour, while tracking threats from fishing nets, ships and warming seas.

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