Right Whales, Mother and Calf

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The only known calving grounds for the right whale are off the coast of Georgia and north Florida. In the late fall the pregnant females migrate to the relatively calm, cool, and predator-free waters, where, from December to April, calving occurs.

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Right Whales, Mother and Calf

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