Humpback whales lose over 36 pct body fat during annual migrations: study

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-07-28
SYDNEY, July 28 (Xinhua) -- New research reveals that humpback whales lose about 36 percent of their body fat during their annual migrations. This dramatic change in body condition reflects the immense energy demands these whales face as they travel long distances between breeding and feeding grounds, according to a statement released Monday from Australia's Griffith University, which co-led the study. The loss of 11,000 kg of body fat per......
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