Definition of «whale populations»

The phrase "whale populations" refers to the total number of whales living in a particular area or habitat.

The special group makes up 1 percent of the total gray whale population of 20,000. (scientificamerican.com)
The blue whale population is estimated to be around 14,000. (en.wikipedia.org)
It is fundamental for evaluating the status of killer whale populations. (sciencedaily.com)
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