Southern Right Whales live in the worlds southern oceans. When the weather becomes colder, they move north to the warmer waters. This is generally from May to September. The winter months are spent giving birth and nursing their young before returning to the south in the spring to feed.
The Southern Right Whale feeds on plankton, krill and other tiny crustaceans.
Whalers named these whales the 'right' whales as they were slow-moving and could often be found near shores. This meant they were easily caught and killed.
This Southern Right Whale is a pregnant female. She is lounging around in warmer waters of the Southern Ocean, awaiting the birth of her calf.
Southern Right Whale
