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NOVA Minute: How to Speak Walrus

From: NOVA
Series: NOVA Minute
Length: 01:30

Marine biologist Colleen Reichmuth works with walruses. She says that, like dolphins, they can communicate using an amazing variety of sounds. Read the full description.

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Walrus_nova_small Marine biologist Colleen Reichmuth works with walruses. She says that, like dolphins, they can communicate using an amazing variety of sounds.

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