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Scientists crack mystery of how baleen whales sing underwater

File photo of a humpback whale taken in the waters of Baha­a Solano, Colombia, on August 27, 2023. © Ivan Valencia, AP

Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind that has been a mystery. Scientists now think they have an idea, and it's something not seen in other animals: a specialized voice box.  

Experts say the discovery, while based on a study that is too tiny to be definitive, will direct future research into how whales communicate. 

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