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The Loneliest Whale
Season 6
Episode 6
Out in the deep swims an elusive whale who has never been seen, but has been heard for years. The whale sings a song outside the normal whale-song frequency. Does that mean none of its fellow whales can understand it? In this episode we bring you the story of the Loneliest Whale, as well as some of the fascinating science surrounding these gigantic mammals.
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