Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Two humpback whales have set new records for the longest crossings between Australia and Brazil. They were identified by their unique tail markings, having traveled over 9,300 miles in opposite directions. This discovery challenges previous understandings of the separation between whale populations in these regions.
- ▪The whales traveled distances of over 9,300 miles, surpassing previous record-holders.
- ▪Scientists used recognition software to identify the whales based on their tail patterns.
- ▪The findings were published in the journal Royal Society Open Science.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTwo humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and BrazilTwo humpback whales have made record-breaking crossings between Australia and BrazilByADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN AP science writerMay 19, 2026, 7:01 PM1:28This photo provided by the Pacific Whale Foundation in May 2026, shows the tail markings of a humpback whale that was spotted at breeding sites in Australia and Brazil.
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