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This episode explores the recovery of blue whale populations and the conservation efforts supporting them.

Blue whales are the largest animal that has ever lived. Topping all kinds of charts and holding a host of impressive records in the animal kingdom. Yet despite their remarkable size, and partly because of it, they were driven close to extinction in the 20th century. But there is good news, as their numbers are beginning rise! Join us as we explore the incredible world of the blue whale. From their evolution from land-based mammals to the devastating impact of industrial whaling, and the conservation efforts working hard to support their recovery and returning numbers. Get in touch Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi! Follow us @thebirdybugpod Links New research indicates blue whale population recovery - Curious Earth Blue whales: Facts, threats, and our conservation plan | IFAW fact_sheet_blue_whale_climate_change.pdf Whales evolved in three rapid phases, reveals largest study of its kind | UCL News - UCL – University College London First records of orcas seen killing and eating blue whales - Discover Wildlife Blue Corridors of the Eastern Pacific Ocean | World…

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