Crews captured an incredibly rare scene—the birth of a humpback whale—while filming for "Incredible Animal Journeys." The encounter also revealed mysterious behavior from nearby males who enveloped the new mother in bubbles. These humpback whales will need to travel 3,000 miles with a newborn in tow in order to reach their usual feeding grounds in Alaska. Read more about this incredible scene: https://on.natgeo.com/49Gn6DJ #IncredibleAnimalJourneys, narrated by Jeremy Renner, premieres Sunday, N

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Killer whales are rightly considered amongst the greatest predators in the ocean – and humpbacks the gentle giants. This isn't always the case, though. | National Geographic UK

Humpback whales migrate an average of 3,000 miles each way every year, but how do they know where they’re going? ⁠ ❓⁠ Satellite tag data of migrating humpbacks show they deviate only 1% from the migration route with individuals traveling upwards of 124 miles per day. Considering ocean currents and weather, whales must actively alter their course to correct any displacements and remain on track with such precision. While it is still unknown just how humpbacks navigate their complex environment, c

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