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Why Do Whales Sing?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Whales Communicate With Other Animals That Are Nearby or Far Away

Sound travels much, much faster through the water than it does through the air. Blue whales have been recorded up to 500 kilometers away from where they made sounds. Some of the smallest dolphins and porpoises are so high that we can't hear them.

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