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BREAKING NEWS, 22 Sep 2025

“Ghost Calf” Spotted: Pure-White Southern Right Whale Baby Filmed off the cliff path of Hermanus

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Southern right whale facts 

Everything you wanna know about the southern right whale

01.

125 questions of the Southern Right Whale  

We answer 125 of the most common questions about the Southern Right Whale.
Use this page like a quick reference guide — short answers, grouped by topic:
Biology & behavior
Where and when to see them
Photography & video
Safety & tours
Conservation

02.

Where to See Them

🇿🇦 South Africa – Hermanus
Jun–Nov (peak Aug–Oct) – cliff path (free) or boat tour.

🇦🇷 Argentina – Puerto Pirámides
Jun–Dec (peak Sep–Oct) – boat + UNESCO peninsula.

🇦🇺 Australia – Head of Bight Jun–Sep – boardwalk platform, $15 entry.

03.

Recommended Tours

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🇿🇦 Hermanus

(South Africa)

🇦🇷 Puerto Pirámides

(Argentina)


🇦🇺 Warrnambool

(Australia)

04.

Image & Video Gallery

Browse our free image and video gallery of Southern Right Whales.
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05.

Conservation & Research

Conservation & Research Southern Right Whales were once nearly extinct due to hunting. Today, their numbers are recovering, but they still face threats

06.

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07.

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