The Real Sea Stars Are These Whales

HUMPBACK WHALES are the sea’s most famous singers. But whales of another species might be even more impressive vocalists. We just never noticed it until now. Bowhead whales live in the Arctic, at the top of the world. Scientists there placed microphones underwater to record the whales’ calls. They heard bowhead whales singing many different songs. New songs frequently arose and then disappeared again, almost like trendy pop music. Over three years of recordings, the scientists heard 184 different songs. Male bowhead whales might sing to try to attract females. Or maybe they’re just waiting to be invited onto The Voice. That’s the news! Go to page 39 to see if you spotted the false story.…

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Muse: The Magazine Of Science, Culture, And Smart Laughs For Kids And Children (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2018

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