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A blue whale's call can be heard by other whales up to 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) away.

Why it is true

Blue whales produce incredibly loud, low-frequency sounds that travel efficiently through water, allowing them to communicate across entire ocean basins.

Source: Marine Biology

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