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Apr 2020
6m 48s

1.3 Beautiful Blue Whales

ELIJAH
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These magnificent creatures are the largest animals ever to have lived in the world and yet are also among the most gentle and graceful. This episode explores their behavior and tells the story of a pair of blue whale brothers who look out for each other. 
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