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Southern Right Whales on the increase

Southern right whale populations are being restored between Australia and New Zealand, new research has shown.

“This new research suggests that growing numbers of a distinct remnant group are returning to the mainland coast of New Zealand, to give birth and raise their calves - an exciting development in recolonisation”, researcher Rob Harcourt said.

Read more at Macquarie University

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