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Before migrating, some blue whales switch up the timing of their songs

The world’s largest animal goes from nighttime to daytime crooning before heading south

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A blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) breaches the surface of Monterey Bay, California. Blue whales in the bay have recently been observed changing their singing schedule before migrating south.

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By Jake Buehler

- More than 2 years ago

During the summer feeding season in high latitudes, male blue whales tend to sing at night.