Right whales discovered singing for the first time: new recordings




Mongabay Newscast show

Summary: Jessica Crance is a research biologist with NOAA who recently discovered right whales singing for the first time. While some whales like humpbacks and bowheads are known for their melodious songs, none of the three species of right whale has ever been known to sing. On this episode she will play recordings of two different right whale song types and discuss what we know about why the critically endangered whales might be singing. If you like what you hear, please subscribe & tell a friend.