How did the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale get its name?
Reddit Animals
JANUARY 5, 2024
However, over time, the term evolved to refer to how they were hunted—they were considered “the right whales to hunt.” Today, there are about 350 North Atlantic right whales, and the species is no longer hunted. However, other human activities—like fishing and shipping—are still killing these whales.
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