Singing Whale Unmasks New Giant Blue Whale Species Hidden In Indian Ocean

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Scientists believe they have uncovered a new sub-species of blue whale, hidden deep in the Indian Ocean.

The suspected new sub-species was discovered by accident after scientists were trying to listen to the recordings of whale songs made across the Indian Ocean. These songs differed significantly from the songs of other blue whale recordings, as reported in the New York Times NYT -2.3%

What is incredible about the finding is that blue whales are the largest creatures to have existed on the planet, weighing over 200 tons and growing to over 100 feet in length. There are currently five sub-species of blue whales that are documented.