Which species holds the record for the longest migration of any mammal, traveling up to 9,800 km (6,090 miles) on its journey?

 

The species is the humpback whale — one of the most famous long-distance migrators on Earth.

Humpback whales can travel up to 9,800 km (6,090 miles) during their migrations between warm tropical breeding grounds and colder feeding waters. In some documented cases, individual humpbacks have traveled even farther across different ocean basins.

A few quick facts about the Humpback whale:

• They migrate annually between feeding and breeding areas.
• Their songs can last for hours and travel long distances underwater.
• They are among the largest animals on Earth, reaching lengths of about 16 meters (52 feet).
• Some populations undertake the longest regular migrations known for any mammal.