Environmentscore 857·8 metrosupdated 2h ago

Humpback Whale Spotted 60 Miles Inland in California River

A humpback whale was unexpectedly sighted in the Sacramento River, far from its Pacific Ocean habitat. Scientists are monitoring the whale's condition as it travels through California's largest river delta.

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