Humpback whales have been spotted in a Kakadu river. So in a fight with a crocodile, who would win?
4 years, 4 months ago

Humpback whales have been spotted in a Kakadu river. So in a fight with a crocodile, who would win?

ABC  

In recent months, three humpback whales were spotted in the East Alligator River in the Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park. And of course, there was one big question I was repeatedly asked: in an encounter between a crocodile and a humpback whale, which animal would win? The whales are part of Australia's west coast humpback whale population, which each year travels from cold feeding waters off Antarctica to warm waters in the Kimberley to breed. A humpback whale that spent two weeks in the East Alligator River has recently been spotted nearby.

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Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera
1 month, 1 week ago

Humpback whale swallows and spits out kayaker in incident captured on camera

CNN  

CNN — A humpback whale briefly swallowed a 24-year-old kayaker last Saturday during a father-son excursion out on the icy waters around Chile’s southernmost Patagonia region. In the video, verified by CNN, Adrian’s father, Dell, is heard yelling to his son, who had been spat out of the whale, to “grab the boat.” Adrian then swims towards his dad’s pack …

Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans
3 months, 1 week ago

Humpback whale makes 19,000-km-long record-breaking migration across three oceans

India Today  

A remarkable study led by Ekaterina Kalashnikova from the Bazaruto Centre for Scientific Studies has unveiled the longest recorded migration of a humpback whale. Published in Royal Society Open Science, the research chronicles an extraordinary journey of an adult male humpback whale that traveled at least 13,046 kilometers, potentially reaching up to 19,000 kilometers, connecting breeding grounds across three oceans. …

Humpy the East Alligator River whale eludes scientists who hope he's swapped Kakadu for Antarctica
4 years, 2 months ago

Humpy the East Alligator River whale eludes scientists who hope he's swapped Kakadu for Antarctica

ABC  

The fate of a 16-metre river whale continues to elude scientists, giving them hope it has headed for Antarctica. Key points: Humpy was last spotted on November 10 in poor condition after his stunning swim Scientists are still searching for signs of life of the humpback whale Whales will return around June and it's hoped Humpy's dorsal fin may be …

Whale Escapes an Alligator Infested River, Watch The Unbelievable Video Here
4 years, 5 months ago

Whale Escapes an Alligator Infested River, Watch The Unbelievable Video Here

News 18  

A humpback whale found itself in a tricky situation recently when it was stuck in a crocodile-infested river in Australia. The viral video of a whale swimming across a river had worried many people on social media platforms. The Kakadu National park, where the East Alligator River flows through, uploaded a video of this ‘Free Willy’ with this caption, “Thanks, …

Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river
4 years, 6 months ago

Whale swims free of crocodile-filled Australian river

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There have been no previous recorded sightings of whales …

NT scientists weigh up options to help move humpback whales out of Kakadu's East Alligator River
4 years, 6 months ago

NT scientists weigh up options to help move humpback whales out of Kakadu's East Alligator River

ABC  

A team of whale experts from around Australia are considering how to shepherd two humpback whales out of Kakadu's East Alligator River, as concerns mount over the risk of a possible stranding. Key points: Scientists hope they will be able to corral the whales using whale calls or loud noises One expert believes the whales are likely lost and confused …

A humpback whale is stranded in a crocodile-infested river after taking a wrong turn
4 years, 6 months ago

A humpback whale is stranded in a crocodile-infested river after taking a wrong turn

CNN  

CNN — A humpback whale has become stranded in a crocodile-infested river in Australia, after apparently becoming confused during migration. In a “very unusual” event, three of the animals entered East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park last week. Posted by Kakadu National Park on Friday, September 11, 2020 “As far as we’re aware, this is the first time this …

Northern Territory biologists 'out fishing' in Kakadu when they found humpback whales
4 years, 6 months ago

Northern Territory biologists 'out fishing' in Kakadu when they found humpback whales

ABC  

Marine ecologist Jason Fowler was out fishing with friends on his boat in Kakadu's East Alligator River when he got a whale-sized surprise. Key points: Humpback whales have been spotted in Kakadu National Park for the first time in recorded history Boats have been temporarily banned from part of the East Alligator River until the whales return to the sea …

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river
4 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales stray up crocodile-infested tropical Aussie river

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: A trio of humpback whales -- usually bound for Antarctica this time of year -- took a wrong turn, heading up a crocodile-infested north Australian river with scientists hoping Saturday they will all return to the sea safely. Two of the creatures, first seen in the East Alligator River in Kakadu National Park earlier this week, are already believed …

Humpback whales appear in Kakadu river
4 years, 6 months ago

Humpback whales appear in Kakadu river

ABC  

For the first time, humpback whales have been spotted in the East Alligator River in the Northern Territory's remote Kakadu National Park. Key points: Parks Australia said they did not want boats to inadvertently force the whale further up the river The last of the three whales was still in the river and not in distress Kakadu National Park and …

Recreational boaters risk death to swim with humpbacks off WA's Ningaloo Coast
7 years, 5 months ago

Recreational boaters risk death to swim with humpbacks off WA's Ningaloo Coast

ABC  

Authorities in northern Western Australia are warning amateur boaties they are risking their lives by attempting to swim with humpback whales off the Ningaloo Coast. The coastal town of Exmouth is in its second year of commercial humpback whale swimming trials, but the trials seem to have prompted some people to try to approach humpback whales in dinghies and on …

Humpback whale spotted in New York's East River
8 years, 2 months ago

Humpback whale spotted in New York's East River

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Police officers patrolling New York city’s harbour have posted images of a whale they spotted in the East River. …

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