Baleen Whales’ Hearing Tested for the First Time, Scientists Discover New Capabilities

Juvenile minke whales were temporarily captured in a Norwegian study to investigate their hearing. Results published in Science showed that baleen whales detect ultrasonic frequencies, possibly aiding in predator evasion. This breakthrough, despite ethical debates, could influence ocean noise regulation. Critics raised concerns about stress and harm to the whales, but…

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