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South Atlantic Humpback Whale Population Recovers to 35,000 Off Brazil

The South Atlantic humpback whale population has recovered to about 35,000 individuals, with the Abrolhos archipelago off Brazil serving as its largest breeding ground. This regional population represents nearly half of the species' global total. The population estimate is from Brazil's Humpback Whale Institute and has not been reported in an independent scientific publication.

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This shows a once-endangered whale population can rebound, offering tangible evidence that conservation efforts are working.

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