The whale's heart is so efficient it could run a marathon on a single breath, while mine tanks after a brisk walk to the fridge.
Scientists Marvel at Whales' 2 BPM Hearts: 'Largest Biomechanical Event on Earth'
Scientists tracked the heart rates of blue and humpback whales during deep dives, finding they can slow to just 2 beats per minute while still lunging for prey, balancing oxygen conservation with high-energy foraging. The study, published in PNAS, used suction-cup tags to record biometrics, revealing flexible heart rates that spike during feeding sprints and suggesting resting heart rates could indicate whale health.
Source: Scientists Marvel at Whales' 2 BPM Hearts: 'Largest Biomechanical Event on Earth' — ScienceAlert
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