Rarely sighted, seldom studied, the smallest member of the filter-feeding whale family, meet the enigma that is the pygmy right whale. New research led by UNSW marine ecologists suggests that these pygmy right whales differ from their relatives not only in size, but also in their behaviour. The pygmy right whale appears to be one of the few whale species to forgo long-distance migrations to Antarctic waters and instead live in temperate waters near Australia throughout the year. “They’re our lit
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Rare pygmy right whale sighting in Plett Video: @Sharkspotters Marine experts are excited after a rare visitor to Plettenberg Bay shores was spotted on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week - a pygmy right whale. “They are extremely rare, but have been recorded in Plett before, decades ago,” said Dr Gwenneth Penry, Marine Mammal Scientist attached to Nelson Mandela University. Melissa Nel of Sharkspotters was conducting dedicated observations when she noticed a shadow - larger than a seal -mov
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386K views · 9.5K reactions | Young paddle boarders have captured a rare and incredible video off the South Australian coast. An elusive Pygmy right whale swam right up to them and stayed there for an extraordinary amount of time. It's believed this is only the third time a Pygmy right whale has ever been filmed underwater. #9News | WATCH LIVE 6pm | 9 News Adelaide | Facebook
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