Whale Callosities

Every North Atlantic right whale has a pattern of callosities unique to that individual. This distinctive pattern provides a very visual, convenient tool that researchers can use to tell one individual from another.

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Whales, Cetaceans, Right whales
Credit: New England Aquarium

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I love it! Very interesting info. about whales. I'm a lifelong whale lover and have learned something new today.

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