The new study, published in the journal Gene titled "Into the Blue: Exploring genetic mechanisms behind the evolution of baleen whales," explores the key genetic adaptations of these diverse whale ...

To study lunge-feeding behaviour blue whales are tagged with cameras ... that are not seen in any other animal on earth. These adaptations for lunge feeding include incredibly large jaws and ...

“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the ...

"Whole-genome population studies and comparisons with environmental conditions are needed better to understand adaptations in blue whales and other baleen whales. Localized depletion of blue ...