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In the North Atlantic this season has not seen an increase young whales. The fact is that Eubalaena glacialis (smooth North Whale), like its closest Pacific relatives and southern whales breeds in winter. But the winter has already passed, and Researchers have not found newborn whales.
This is the first time in many decades. northern whale sightings. Usually smooth whales for this purpose. migrate to warmer waters, for example, to the shores of South Carolina or to the east coast of the USA. This happens from October to March, and in April, whales return to the shores of Canada – to the North from cubs. Moreover, scientists clearly record this annually, since with 1989, whales are observed using special aircraft, counting newborn marine animals that are usually swim near their mothers. This year, to the surprise of NOAA scientists (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), no new calves discovered at all.
True, it should be noted that the number of northern infants whales began to fall already in 2012, which caused NOAA concern, however, no one could even imagine that the current season would come, which will not give a single calf. Here’s what it says about it New England explorer Phillip Hamilton (Philip Hamilton):
The situation is not just alarming, but catastrophic. On the Today, according to our estimates, it lives in the North Atlantic about 450 whales, of which at least 100 females are capable of reproductions. Even a replenishment of 15-20 individuals, which was noted in recent years, did not cause optimism, since approximately as many marine animals die in a year for one reason or another, however, the current situation will lead to a clear decline in the population Eubalaena glacialis.
Whales are considered the most intelligent marine animals, and, in difference from a person with highly developed intuition, which they take full advantage. If they knowingly refuse breeding, as, for example, wolves in a zoo, which means then they have serious reasons. What is the northern feeling whales, not wanting to give birth to new offspring? ..
