The decline of an endangered species of whale slowed last year as it lost about 2% of its population. But scientists warn the North Atlantic right whale still faces existential
The population of the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale has fallen again. Scientists now estimate it stands at 340, the latest indication the whales are edging closer to extinction.
Population decline of North Atlantic right whales slowed last year. However, scientists warn that the species is still threatened due to the rapid loss of its breeding females.
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