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Underwater View of a Blue Whale

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Earth's largest animal, the endangered blue whale can eat some 4 to 8 tons (3.6 to 7.3 metric tons) of krill per day.
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Evolution of Whales

A new fossil find sheds light on how whales evolved. Find out more in this feature.

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Humpback Whales

Famous for their acrobatic leaps and haunting songs, these whales are slowly revealing the mysteries of their underwater behavior.

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