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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 10:35 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 10:35 EST
status: reported
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# New England Aquarium identifies unknown right whale calf off Canada

Scientists with the New England Aquarium determined an unknown right whale found off Canada is a calf likely born months ago.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/boston/section/life.md) · Entities: [New England Aquarium](/boston/wiki/new-england-aquarium.md)

## Coverage

- [The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/06/nation/baby-whale-canada/), 2026-11-06 10:35 EST: Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it’s a cause for joy.

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