This time on The Children’s Hour we’re learning about the largest animal to ever live on Earth, which still roams the oceans today: whales.

Once hunted to near extinction, some whales are making a comeback. While others remain critically endangered. Above is the nearly extinct Right whale. Below are more photos of the critically endangered Beluga whale and the nearly extinct the Minkie whale.

We also meet Dr. Melania Guerra, a marine biologist who researched whale songs and background noise interference in San Ignacio Lagoon, the birthing waters of Gray Whales. Dr. Guerra wants to know if croaker fish songs each afternoon are limiting communication in the lagoon.

We also hear the story The Whale and the Snail by Julia Donaldson, published by Puffin Books, and performed by the Kids Crew.

We also hear the story The Whale and the Snail by Julia Donaldson, published by Puffin Books, and performed by the Kids Crew.

Katie also talks with a Mexican pongero, or boat driver who teaches kids and adults about the friendly whales in his backyard. 

Take a trip under the sea with The Children’s Hour this week to learn about whales!

The Children’s Hour is produced by The Children’s Hour Inc., a New Mexico based educational nonprofit. Our executive producer is Katie Stone, and our senior producer is Christina Stella. This show was produced at the Sunspot Solar Studio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

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Please note: not all songs we play can be found in Spotify.