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Whale-watching thrills tourists in Rio de Janeiro | AP News

Whale-watching thrills tourists in Rio de Janeiro | AP News

Famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the summer, Rio de Janeiro has a new attraction for the winter: humpback whales. Between June and November, humpback whales migrate to Brazilian waters to breed. Some 25,000 humpback whales make a 2,500-mile journey from feeding areas in Antarctica to northeast Brazil. (AP video/Mario Lobão)

Famous for its beaches and vibrant parties in the summer, Rio de Janeiro has a new attraction for the winter: humpback whales. Between June and November, humpback whales migrate to Brazilian waters to breed. Some 25,000 humpback whales make a 2,500-mile journey from feeding areas in Antarctica to northeast Brazil. (AP video/Mario Lobão)