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August 30, 2016

Infographic: The Gentle but Giant Whale Shark

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With their gentle ways and fetching spots, whale sharks are crowd-pleasing creatures. But did you know that they can give birth to over 300 pups at a time? Or that they can be as big as a school bus? This International Whale Shark Day, learn some amazing facts about these giant filter-feeders — and why they need our protection more than ever.