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Two northern resident killer whales photographed by a remote-controlled hexacopter from 100 feet. The whale on the left is in very poor condition and is thought to have recently perished. The whale on the right is healthy and in the prime of his life. Scientists are using the hexacopter as a cost-effective and non-intrusive method for monitoring the health of killer whales. Photo credit: NOAA, Vancouver Aquarium. Continue reading
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Bioaccumulation of contaminants in the food web (Source: Peter S. Ross) Continue reading
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whale sends out a rapid series of short clicks, using a fatty part of its head (called the melon) to focus the clicks in one direction. The clicks hit an object and bounce back to the whale’s throat and jaw and then up to the ear. Illustration by Uko Gorter Continue reading
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