Southern right whales have bumpy 'fingerprints' on their heads

Environment Animals Wildlife Whales Southern right whales have bumpy'fingerprints' on their heads Photographs from citizen scientists and whale watchers help identify the cetaceans off the coast of Patagonia. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy . How do you tell the difference between two individual southern right whales ()? Just like humans have unique fingerprints, these large baleen whales have identifying arrangements of callosities on their heads.