Baleen whales have evolved a special voice box to help them to sing underwater but this could also make them uniquely vulnerable to being drowned out by human noise pollution, according to new research published Wednesday.
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How do whales sing? Scientists point to a specialized voice box that other animals don t have lasvegassun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lasvegassun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind that has been a mystery. Scientists now think they have an idea, and it's something not seen in other animals: a specialized voice box.
LONDON (AP) Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind that has been a mystery. Scientists now think they have an idea, and it’s something not seen in other animals: a specialized voice box. Experts say the discovery, while based on a study that is too […]