Tuesday 24 June 2014

Australia's Favorite White Humpback Makes A Rare Appearance

Qeustion

  1. What is so special about Migaloo?
  2. Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.
  3. Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback? is he the only one?

Answers 

  1. Migaloo is so special because he is the first white humpback whale documented, Scientist say he has a skin condition called lbinism. People around the world can see were he is throw Facebook, Twitter and websites.   
  2. Migaloo has been give a name in aboriginal Australian language witch means "whit fella".         He immediately elevated to the status of 'special interest whale'.This means that 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 him. Anybody caught violating this rule is subject to a fine of $12,500 AUD. People have set up Facebook, twitter and websites. Migaloo has a lot of fans.
  3. Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback? is he the only one?                                Migaloo is a hypo-pigmented whale because he has no colour.

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