But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Why Do Whales Sing?

In our most recent episode, we answered questions about  really big animals: whales!
We covered a lot when it comes to these huge aquatic mammals but there was one big topic we didn't get to: and that's how whales communicate.  We'll learn more about the sounds whales make: singing, whistles, and echolocation clicks with Amy Van Cise, a biologist at NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, Washington.
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