What is so special about Migaloo? Migaloo's colour is genetic skin condition called albinism.
Cite a few facts from the article that tell you how precious Migaloo is to the people of Australia.
They refer to him as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback.
Hes rare.
They can live up to 80 years old.
Why is Migaloo known as a 'hypo-pigmented' humpback? is he the only one?
He is not the only one. In September 2011 a family reported seeing a white calf amongst a pod of migrating whales near a harbor off the coast of North Queensland
Critical Thinking Challenge:
Do you think Migaloo's special colour helps or hurts him from human predators? Why
Maybe because it is very bright and hard to look at.
Maybe because it is very bright and hard to look at.
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