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According to research, the mystery of whale song has been solved by scientists

Eerie, fascinating and sometimes unnerving, whale songs are one of the most mysterious sounds heard echoing across the ocean. How baleen whales, which include humpback whales, can sing underwater has eluded scientists since whale songs were first discovered 50 years ago. Toothed whales, including dolphins and killer whales, have developed a vocal organ in their… Read More »

Whales have difficulty hearing each other. Guess whose fault it is?

New research on how female whales make low, vibrating sounds also highlights the serious dangers these animals pose from ocean noise pollution. These bristle-mouthed animals include some of the world’s most recognizable species, including blue, humpback, and bowhead whales, among others. “They emit very low-frequency sounds very close to the surface,” said study author and… Read More »