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North Atlantic Right Whale: One Species at a Time

Listen to what happens when researchers in a tiny boat are surrounded by huge North Atlantic Right Whales.

Hear how research unfolds at sea in a tiny Zodiac surrounded by creatures that measure longer than a city bus. Playing female whale calls into the water, researcher Susan Parks suddenly finds herself the center of attention of a group of male North Atlantic right whales. Will she be able to gather crucial data before a breaching whale crashes down on her boat? Find out in this podcast from the Encyclopedia of Life.

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