Scientists sedate giant whale at sea


	Scientists sedate giant whale at sea

boozich

3-12-2009 12:47 AM

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boozich says:

whatever its fate the advancement in the technique could save many whales

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3-12-2009 11:07 PM

tanyamm

Finally some good news concerning whales.

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