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Humpy the East Alligator River whale eludes scientists who hope he’s swapped Kakadu for Antarctica – ABC News
It disappeared as mysteriously as it appeared, but the search for Humpy the humpback whale that journeyed up the East Alligator River continues.
The fate of a 16-metre river whale continues to elude scientists, giving them hope it has headed for Antarctica.
Key points:
- Humpy was last spotted on November 10 in poor condition after his stunning swim
- Scientists are still searching for signs of life of the humpback whale
- Whales will return around June and it’s hoped Humpy’s dorsal fin may be recognised
Two or three adult whales swam 20 kilometres up the crocodile-inhabited East Alligator River in Kakadu for 17 days in September, stunning experts.
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