Whale In California River
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- ABC NewsABC News (US)
- Katie JerkovichNew York Post
- Terry CheaToronto Star
- Patrick WhittleToronto Star
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Whale In California River. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/18672
“Whale In California River.” The Aporia, 13 Oct. 2026, https://the-aporia.com/event/18672.
“Whale In California River.” The Aporia, October 13, 2026. https://the-aporia.com/event/18672.
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- 18 Sep
“While it’s unknown whether this whale is just passing through or if there is an underlying, unknown ailment, the best thing people can do is experience this adult whale’s presence from a respectful distance,” Kathi George, Director of Cetacean Conservation Biology at The Marine Mammal Center, told the Post.
Coverage 4 articles
19 Sep Humpback whale spotted in California river, traveling 60 miles from Pacific Ocean
The Independent
18 Sep A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home
Toronto Star
18 Sep Massive humpback whale makes rare appearance in California river
New York Post
18 Sep WATCH: Wayward whale sparks excitement in Northern California
ABC News (US)
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