211: Eating Underwater

May 17, 2022 • 00:08:09
211: Eating Underwater
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211: Eating Underwater

May 17 2022 | 00:08:09

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Trace Kerr Amy Barton

Show Notes

How do whales open their mouths to grab a mouthful of food without drowning?! Because it’s not just krill that goes in, but hundreds of gallons of water. Amy digs into why. The adaptation is remarkable. Check out Science News magazine for a cool diagram! And here’s my other (Amy’s) sources:  EurekAlert Baleen Whales use […]
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