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The existence of hybrids resulting from the cross between the two largest animals in the world \u2013 the fin whale<\/a> and the blue whale<\/a> \u2013 was first proven in the 1990s. At the time, scientists believed that these individuals were all infertile. However, a new study<\/a> shows the opposite: these hybrids can not only reproduce with one of the parent species, but also survive into adulthood. An astonishing discovery, but also a cause for concern in terms of blue whale conservation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The existence of hybrids resulting from the cross between the two largest animals in the world \u2013 the fin whale and the blue whale \u2013 was first proven in the 1990s. At the time, scientists believed that these individuals were all infertile. 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