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When it comes to ocean giants, the blue whale and whale shark stand out as truly remarkable species. Both captivate scientists and marine enthusiasts alike due to their immense size and vital roles in ...

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A new study of Antarctic minke whales reveals a minimum size limit for whales employing the highly efficient “lunge-feeding” strategy that enabled the blue whale to become the largest animal on Earth.

Scientists collected data from hundreds of feeding whales, allowing them to determine how much energy species of different sizes invest to capture their prey and which of these species reap the ...