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Whales can generally only hear sounds that are made underwater. They have very good ears, because they 'talk' to each other using grunts and squeals over long distances.

Sound waves travel extremely well in water . . . much better than in the air.

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sounds travels faster and farther through water than it does air...that is why.

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