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https://www.wildorca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WO-20150130-00763-Maya-Sears-16163.jpg19201440Two recent research studies have hit the headlines. Unfortunately, both make sensationalist claims about findings, and can only do damage to the hard work of scientists who've spent decades working to understand these populations.