Questions & answers
Your questions: Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Compiled Nov 6
Where exactly was the calf born if not documented in the calving grounds?
The reporting doesn’t answer this yet.
How many other calves might have gone undetected in past seasons?
The reporting doesn’t answer this yet.
Will the delayed U.S. protections affect the right whale population's recovery?
Researchers captured images of an unidentified baby North Atlantic right whale off Anticosti Island, Quebec in September
How did the calf and mother avoid detection for months despite extensive surveys?
Scientists determined the calf was likely born months earlier and went unseen during winter surveys