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The mystery of the '52-Hertz Whale': A solitary cetacean puzzles scientists

A whale emitting frequencies at 52 Hz has fascinated researchers for decades.

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Its unique, much higher-pitched song makes it undetectable to other cetaceans.

Scientists debate its origin: genetic anomaly or hybrid?

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