<br /> <p>Whale numbers in the Southern Ocean, Antarctica, have been tracked by scientists and WWF Australia.</p><p>The tallying, as well as the whales’ habits, are being observed through non-invasive tags with suction cups to the huge mammals, according to WWF Australia.</p><p>The foundation said in a statement: “WWF is collaborating with Dr Ari Friedlaender – a whale ecologist and National Geographic explorer who has worked in the Antarctic for over 15 years, studying ocean giants who visit and call the Southern Ocean their home.”</p><p>“As climate change and krill fishing increase in the Antarctic, the pressure to learn more about these majestic animals becomes more urgent.”</p><br />
