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Australian researchers catch a rare glimpse of blue whales

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From newborn calves to adults in courtship, an Australian-led science project has obtained rare footage of blue whales off the coast of Timor-Leste. Scientists say it provides 'priceless' insights into what has, until now, remained largely unknown about some of the world's largest but most elusive animals.
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