Blue whales back in Indian Ocean

Blue whales have made themselves at home in a part of the Indian Ocean where they hadn’t been seen for many years, according to a study published late last year. The blue whale, an endangered species, is the largest animal on Earth. These whales can grow to about 100 feet long, and the animal’s heart alone can be the size of a small car. Blue whales were filmed in the waters around the Seychelles in 2020 and 2021. The Seychelles are a group of islands that make up the smallest African country. Hunters almost completely wiped out blue whales in the area in the 1960s. During this recent expedition, however, scientists spotted several of the creatures. Research suggests that these whales are not just passing through—they are staying in the…

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