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  At Least 3 Endangered Whales Found Off Tip of Greenland

  Underwater microphones locate endangered whales in region where were thought extinct.

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  Ship Alarm Could Prevent Collisions with Creatures

  A new device can help marine mammals hear approaching ships and avoid collisions

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  Good News: Rare Blue Whales on the Move

  Blue whales are migrating from California to the north Pacific Ocean, researchers find.

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  Blue Whales Migrate North to Alaska

  This blue whale filmed in the Gulf of Alaska has been identified several times off the coast of California. The giant creatures are migrating again, scientists said this week.

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  Whale Moms Teach Young Where to Eat

  Mother right whales teach babies where to go in the vast ocean to find food.

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  Scientist Has 'Snowball Fight' With a Killer Whale

  Killer whales are smart. But this scientist was surprised.

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  In Killer Whales and Humans, Older Moms May Be Best

  Calves of older killer whales have better survival rates; older age in human moms can also be beneficial.

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  Surprising Whale Discovery

  A paleontologist describes his discovery of the remains of an extinct mother whale with her fetus still in the womb. The ancient whales gave birth on land.

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  Ancient Whales Gave Birth on Land

  Skeletal remains of a mother whale with her fetus inside were discovered.

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  Sightings May Solve Whale of a Mystery

  A large number of North Atlantic right whales have been spotted in the Gulf of Maine, suggest a rare wintering ground.

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  Why Can't Human Beings Breathe Underwater?

  When you breathe in air, the air travels from your nose, down your trachea (windpipe), and into your lungs.

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  Helicopters Collect Whale Snot from Blowholes

  The mist from whales' blowholes could give scientists information on their health.

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  Mystery 'Gunshot' Sounds Are Whale Threats

  North Atlantic right whales sometimes make a loud gunshot-like noise whose purpose has so far been elusive to scientists.

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  Whales Heard Near New York City

  The calls of three whale species have been heard in the waters around New York City for the first time.

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  Early Whales Had Legs

  The first whales once swam the seas by wiggling large hind feet.

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  Video - Whale Shark Rave: Thriving Population

  Hanging wit me Big Fishy peace-lovin' hungry boy, yo: A special moment during recent whale shark fieldwork at Ningaloo, Western Australia, substantiates researchers' impressions that southern Pacific whale sharks are flourishing. This may be due to warmin

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  Huge Sharks 'Fly' Like Fighter Pilots

  Whale sharks can execute strange, bounding underwater "flight" moves.

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  Slow Down: Whale Crossing

  Smart buoys listen for whales and warn ships.

• What is the Longest-Living Animal?

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  Paradise for Whale-Watchers

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  Whale Sharks Thrive in Australian Waters

  A study of underwater images suggests the huge fishes are growing in numbers.