What is so special about Migaloo?
Migaloo was the world's first documented white humpback whale.
Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia?
Migaloo means 'White Fella'. Experts believe that Migaloo's colour is caused by a genetic skin condition called albinism. Migaloo is 26-years-old. Boats and jet-skis have to keep a distance of at least 500 meters, while airplanes have to be more than 2,000 meters away from the mammal. Anybody caught violating this rule is subject to a fine exceeding $12,500 AUD.
Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback?
Experts believe that Migaloo's colour is caused by a genetic skin condition called albinism. They have been unable to confirm it with scientific evidence. They therefore refer to him as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback.
Is he the only one?
Though Migaloo was the first white humpback whale ever documented, he is not the only one. September 2011, Alan Fewings and his family reported seeing a white calf amongst a pod of migrating whales, near Cid Harbor off the coast of North Queensland.
Is he the only one?
Though Migaloo was the first white humpback whale ever documented, he is not the only one. September 2011, Alan Fewings and his family reported seeing a white calf amongst a pod of migrating whales, near Cid Harbor off the coast of North Queensland.
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