Scientists have spotted an endangered right whale off the coast of Georgia that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope. Wildlife experts worry the mother may struggle to nurse her calf and still have the energy needed to keep dragging the fishing line.
This Dec. 2, 2021, photo provided by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources shows an endangered North Atlantic right whale entangled in fishing rope being sighted with a newborn calf in waters near Cumberland Island, Ga.
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Scientists spotted an endangered right whale dragging a length of fishing rope caught in its mouth as it swam with a newborn calf off the Georgia coast, a rare confirmation of a birth by an entangled whale that experts determined they can’t safely attempt to help.
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