Whales
Americannoun
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"Whales, like humans, appear to be susceptible to certain microbial infections that we're only beginning to understand," said Marks.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Whales tend to have a worse record than smaller traders.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Insane, someone knew,” tweeted Unusual Whales, a data provider whose X account often highlights activity with hallmarks of potential insider trading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Just one per cent of Blue Whales were left, recalls Sir David: "I remember thinking that was it. There was no coming back, we had lost the great whales."
From BBC ● May 5, 2025
Whales communicating across the oceans must have experienced increasingly greater difficulties.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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