Brazilβs 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
π Summary
Brazilβs 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 Brazilβs waters. Scientists are now studying their migration, family links and behaviour, while tracking threats from fishing nets, ships and warming seas.