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Beaked whales' incredible diving abilities confirmed (Wed, 06 Feb 2019)
A new study provides the first record of the diving behavior of Cuvier's beaked whales in US Atlantic waters. The species is Earth's deepest-diving mammal but spends very little recovery time at the surface. The new data, from 5,926 dives recorded off Cape Hatteras, N.C., shows them routinely diving more than a mile while holding their breath for over an hour. These whales push the limits of mammalian physiology.
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Plastic in Britain's seals, dolphins and whales (Thu, 31 Jan 2019)
Microplastics have been found in the guts of every marine mammal examined in a new study of animals washed up on Britain's shores.
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Why do beaked whales return to a Navy sonar range despite frequent disturbance? (Tue, 29 Jan 2019)
Using data from underwater robots, scientists have discovered that beaked whales prefer to feed within parts of a Navy sonar test range off Southern California that have dense patches of deep-sea squid. A new study shows that beaked whales need these prey hotspots to survive, and that similar patches do not exist in nearby 'sonar-free' areas.
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Humpback whales' songs at subarctic feeding areas are complex, progressive (Wed, 23 Jan 2019)
Humpback whales overwintering in feeding areas may sing complex, progressive songs which closely resemble those associated with breeding grounds, according to a new study.
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Piece to the puzzle of baleen whales' evolution (Tue, 22 Jan 2019)
A researcher has added another piece to the puzzle of the evolution of modern baleen whales with a new study examining the teeth and enamel of baleen whales' ancestors.
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