Breakthrough: Minke Whales Proven to Hear Ultrasonic Frequencies
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
For the first time, researchers have captured baleen whales to study their hearing, revealing that minke whales can hear at higher frequencies than previously thought. This discovery, published in Science, suggests that these whales may use ultrasonic hearing to avoid predators like killer whales. The study, which involved capturing and testing two juvenile minke whales off Norway, has sparked controversy over potential stress and harm to the animals. The findings could influence regulations on ocean noise, as high-frequency sounds from human activities may impact whale behavior and health.
