Whale and dolphin brains are special—for heat production, not for intelligence
Scientific evidence shows specialized features in the large brains of whales and dolphins that are adapted for heat production.
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Scientific evidence shows specialized features in the large brains of whales and dolphins that are adapted for heat production.
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