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From: BotskoL@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us
Date: Wed Feb 02 2000 - 13:37:21 EST

  • Next message: Beth Allen: "Challenge Question #1"

    Hi Anne,
        We have studied humpback whales in our Science class with our
    teacher, Mrs. Botsko. We use the program, "The Voyage of the Mimi".
        From our studies, we have learned that to identify humpback whales
    from one another, scientists compare their black and white patterns on
    the underside (ventral side) of their flukes (tails).
        We've learned that these patterns are like finger prints and each
    humpback whale has a different pattern and can be identified by these.
    Scientists take pictures of these flukes and can then identify these
    whales later when seen.
        Thank you for writing us and informing us about the whales you
    study. We all find it very interesting and hope that the humpback
    whales are safe from extinction now.

    Sincerely,

    Mrs. Botsko's Science Classes
    Freedom Intermediate School
    Franklin, Tennesssee

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