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Humpback Whales Splash Water As A Way To Communicate With Other Whales Over Long Distances

Updated on April 11, 2024July 31, 2023

 The sound created from the humpback whale breaching water can travel thousands of miles.

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Blue whales are about the length of a tennis court but can grow longer than a basketball court

Updated on May 15, 2024June 26, 2023

On average, female blue whales are about 80 feet (24 m) long but can grow to over 100 feet (30.5 m). A tennis court is 78 feet (24 m) long and a basketball court is 94 feet (29 m) long.  The longest documented blue whale was 110 feet long.

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