Bowhead Whales (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Bowhead Whales

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Three bowhead whales surface for air. With his research, Purdue University professor John Bickham has helped preserve these enormous whales, which indigenous arctic peoples depend on for food and cultural practices.

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Credit: Gary Miller, LGL Limited

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