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French to English translations [PRO] Science - Zoology / Description of a North Atlantic Right Whale | |||||||
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4 +1 | floats when dead |
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floats when dead Explanation: https://defenders.org/wildlife/north-atlantic-right-whale The species got its name as the “right” whale to hunt: these animals swim slowly close to shore and are so blubber-rich they float when dead. They have a ... |
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Reference: see Reference information: https://lactualite.com/environnement/vie-et-mort-dune-balein... Les Basques ont découvert comment abattre ces énormes mammifères marins pour en tirer de l’huile au XIIe siècle. D’autres ont suivi, notamment les colons européens en Amérique du Nord. L’épaisse couche de graisse de la bête la rendait intéressante, mais aussi le fait qu’elle nage près des côtes et**** flotte une fois morte****, ce qui facilitait sa capture — d’où son nom en anglais, the right whale, « la bonne baleine ». De plus, en harponnant un petit, un baleinier était sûr d’attraper la mère, férocement protectrice. |
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