Two rare right whales, including first-time mom Caterpillar, were seen off Florida with their calves, signaling a hopeful migration trend.

Two endangered right whales, Blackheart and Caterpillar, were spotted off Florida's coast with their calves. Caterpillar is a first-time mother. Right whales have been frequently sighted along the Eastern Seaboard recently, suggesting a migration trend. Researchers note that these whales are giving birth less often, possibly due to stress from fishing gear entanglements and boat collisions.

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