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The most elusive whales reveal their secrets in their wakes

The most elusive whales reveal their secrets in their wakes

5 June 2018

We know almost nothing about the enormous beaked whales because they spend so much time deep underwater, but a new DNA technique could unmask them

Virtuoso bowhead whales constantly make up new songs

Virtuoso bowhead whales constantly make up new songs

3 April 2018

Bowhead whales are such talented singers they can make two sounds simultaneously, and they invent new songs every year

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