As such, the route taken by the whale may have been significantly longer.
Instead, this particular whale traveled in an east-west pattern from one breeding area to another.
The researchers have two theories as to what may have prompted the whale to go on this lengthy journey.
Photo: GUDKOVANDREY/Depositphotos(Not a picture of the actual whale)
The other has to do with mating.
The scientist added that the feat was truly impressive and unusual even for this highly migratory species.
The researcher also shared withCNNthat humpback whales navigate with remarkable precision.
And since this one is a full-grown whale, its unlikely he could have simply gotten lost.
We need to protect them as international and connected waters.
