Right Whale Activity: Identification

In this activity, you can learn more about how scientists identify right whales, and see if you can make your own matches!  

Scientists look at the heads of right whales to tell them apart. They have roughened skin patches called callosities. The size and shape of the callosities are different for each right whale.  Learn more by downloading the PDF file below, and watching the short video. 

Download the Right Whale Identification Game (PDF)

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Right Whale Identification in 30 Seconds

In the 30-second video below, you can learn how scientists identify right whales.