article_snippet.sent: Until now we thought These whales were not very good navigators,’ he continued.
article_snippet.sent: We thought that they just stuck to the east coast of Russia, keeping the sound of the surf on one side, going up and down the east coast of Russia until they met they destination.'
article_snippet.sent: We do not know how Varvarva did it
article_snippet.sent: but the fact that Varvarva took different routes each way means We have to accept that these whales are very accomplished navigators,’ Professor Mate continued.
article_snippet.sent: Scientists thought Scientists set Scientists path by watching or listening to the shore.
article_snippet.sent: One of the routes is thought to have been passed on by Varvara mother, demonstrating previously unknown navigational skills.