Northern right whales head south to give birth, leave genetic 'fingerprints' with NOAA researchers

Like many northerners who head south to warmer climates for the winter, many Northern right whales also head south in November and stay into April. Their destination is the only known calving ground for this rare and endangered population—the waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. When they arrive, NOAA scientists are there to greet them, and to take DNA samples.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news123786900.html">Northern right whales head south to give birth, leave genetic 'fingerprints' with NOAA researchers</a></p> <p>Like many northerners who head south to warmer climates for the winter, many Northern right whales also head south in November and stay into April. Their destination is the only known calving ground for this rare and endangered population—the waters off Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. When they arrive, NOAA scientists are there to greet them, and to take DNA samples.</p>