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“The orca’s big brain was bigger than he had hoped—five times the size of a human’s and weighing in at nearly fifteen pounds. And this was from a young whale, not a mature adult. The brain was also more complicated than McGeer had imagined—more complicated than a human brain. Dolphin brains were impressive, but this brain was spectacular.”

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The Killer Whale Who Changed the World

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Mark Leiren-Young
Mark Leiren-Young

Mark Leiren-Young, born on September 4, 1962, is an accomplished journalist. His career spans a wide range of news fields, including political, social, and cultural reporting. Leiren-Young is known for his in-depth investigative journalism and insightful analysis of complex issues. more

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