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Southern Right Whale

Eubalaena australis

Photo by lori.tas
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Field Notes

Description:

Southern Right Whale (Eubalaena australis)

Habitat:

Adventure Bay.

Reference Links:

Southern right whale

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lori.tas
Only a few months ago a Southern Right whale was sighted calving in a Tasmanian estuary, for the first time in 190 years. Eighteenth century Tasmania had an extensive whaling culture and it's good to see them returning to the now safe waters.

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