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The Return of the Blue Whale

Aerial view of Antarctic blue whale_Australian Antarctic Division.jpg

Aerial view of Antarctic blue whale. Credit: Australian Antarctic Division

After centuries of industrial whaling, the Antarctic blue whale is considered "critically endangered". At times, only a few hundred specimens were still alive. However, the numbers now appear to be recovering, as a study by Australian researchers shows.



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