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Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

Experts study the purpose of a male humpback whale's song.

Aired 11/01/2019 | Expires 11/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

Changing Seas

Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

Season 11 Episode 1104 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Experts study the purpose of a male humpback whale's song.

Each winter, a population of humpback whales migrates to its breeding grounds in the Hawaiian Islands. It is here that male humpbacks perform their elaborate and haunting song. Experts are studying the purpose of this song and what it might tell them about the animals’ overall fitness.

Aired 11/01/2019 | Expires 11/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

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Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by The William J. & Tina...

Changing Seas

Mystery of the Humpback Whale Song

Season 11 Episode 1104 | 26m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

Each winter, a population of humpback whales migrates to its breeding grounds in the Hawaiian Islands. It is here that male humpbacks perform their elaborate and haunting song. Experts are studying the purpose of this song and what it might tell them about the animals’ overall fitness.

Aired 11/01/2019 | Expires 11/01/2025 | Rating TV-G

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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Changing Seas is presented by your local public television station.

Major funding for this program was provided by the Batchelor Foundation, encouraging people to preserve and protect America’s underwater resources. Additional funding was provided by The William J. & Tina...

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