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A closer look at fin whales
Fin whales are endangered whales in the North Atlantic. They have distinct appearances and characteristics. In this interview, Laura Howes, a marine biologist at the Whale Center of New England, tells ..
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The second life of whales
Scientists estimate the average lifespan of large whales to be around 50 to 75 years. Yet when these gentle ocean giants die and drift slowly to the seafloor, their bodies become a vast ecosyste ..
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