Atlantic sturgeon produce low-frequency 'thunder' sounds during mating, researchers find
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen
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Atlantic sturgeon in the Hudson River produce low-frequency "thunder" sounds during mating, according to recent research. These massive fish, which can grow as long as a Volkswagen Beetle and weigh more than a grand piano, generate grumbly mating events that are felt more than heard. The findings could help researchers track and study declining populations of this endangered fish species.
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bskyAtlantic sturgeon produce low-frequency 'thunder' sounds during mating, researchers findscientificamerican.comKey quotes
· 1 pulledIt's almost that you feel it more than you hear it.
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