White humpback Migaloo spotted off Australia’s Byron Bay

White humpback Migaloo spotted off Australia’s Byron Bay



A famous white humpback whale has been spotted on his annual migration to Australia’s north.

Migaloo is known for his distinctive colouring and for many years was the only documented all-white humpback whale in the world.

He has been sighted off the coast of New South Wales state, including the resort town of Byron Bay.

White humpback Migaloo spotted off Australia’s Byron Bay
Migaloo, a famous humpback whale, causes a stir each year as he travels up Australia’s east coast. Photo by Alison Reid

Migaloo’s journey up Australia’s east coast has attracted large numbers of whale enthusiasts.

The 14m-long mammal was spotted with a companion during his venture north but now appears to be travelling solo.

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Migaloo is estimated to be about 28 years old – humpback whales typically live for up to 50 years. Photo by Alison Reid

This article was first published by BBC News on 26 Jul 2016.

 

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