Posted on Feb 17, 2024
Hidden DNA found in blue whales reveals they've been mating with other species — and their hybrid...
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Newly sequenced genomes of blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean contain "unexpectedly high" levels of fin whale DNA, hinting that the two species have been interbreeding much more than previously realized. Blue whales in the Atlantic Ocean are harboring a previously unknown and potentially alarming level of hybrid DNA, a new study shows. The findings hint that whale hybrids are much more reproductively viable than previously realized.
Hidden DNA found in blue whales reveals they've been mating with other species — and their hybrid...
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Okay, what does this mean in the grand scheme of things? Thanks Sister Charlie.
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Lt Col Charlie Brown
There was a population rebound but it doesn't appear to be pure blue whales but subspecies of hybrids.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Lt Col Charlie Brown -
AWE, What The "L"... Too Many Drinks And Ya Never Know What'll Happen.
AWE, What The "L"... Too Many Drinks And Ya Never Know What'll Happen.
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The happens at the night club level where drugs are prevalent and sexual inhibitions are thrown to the wind
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LTC Marc King
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney Thank goodness I thought you were going to say you made love to a blue whale and they found your DNA in there as well
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GySgt Jack Wallace
LTC Marc King - Now Sir, thats what I was thinking also. Even my wife laughed out!✈️
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
LTC Marc King - ...
Well, I DID Have Those Days, When I Was SO Much In Need, I Just May Considered One Of Those Blue Whales, & I'd Also Have Done A Rattle Snake, If I Could Get Someone Would Hold Her Head....
Well, I DID Have Those Days, When I Was SO Much In Need, I Just May Considered One Of Those Blue Whales, & I'd Also Have Done A Rattle Snake, If I Could Get Someone Would Hold Her Head....
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
GySgt Jack Wallace - ...
LOL... Glad You Got A Laugh Or Two, But Believe Me When I Say,
"Over My Years I've Had A Lot Of Fun, And Was Fortunate Enough To Have Learned HOW To Really LIVE My Life; I Haven't Missed Much Of Anything... As My Brother Jim, Once Told Me , And It's Well Worth Remembering: ..."NEVER Say 'NO' To ANYTHING If It Won't Kill You Immediately; Because IF You Do, You May Be Missing The Adventures Of Your Lifetime"......It Becomes A Way Of Living & WILL Give You One Hell Of A Lot Of Great Memories, Others Never Will Have,
LOL... Glad You Got A Laugh Or Two, But Believe Me When I Say,
"Over My Years I've Had A Lot Of Fun, And Was Fortunate Enough To Have Learned HOW To Really LIVE My Life; I Haven't Missed Much Of Anything... As My Brother Jim, Once Told Me , And It's Well Worth Remembering: ..."NEVER Say 'NO' To ANYTHING If It Won't Kill You Immediately; Because IF You Do, You May Be Missing The Adventures Of Your Lifetime"......It Becomes A Way Of Living & WILL Give You One Hell Of A Lot Of Great Memories, Others Never Will Have,
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