Is the Bake-kujira coming for us next? 💀 Whales have been admired in Japan for centuries — but some return as ominous signs of disaster. Enter the Bake-kujira: a ghostly whale skeleton said to bring famine, plague, and ecological ruin. Was it just a myth… or a warning? With climate change threatening whale populations today, the Bake-kujira might be back — and this time, it could be for us. If you’re interested in learning more about the mysteries and wonders of our planet, see more Earth-Month related episodes from across our network here! to.pbs.org/EarthMonth2025
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Is the Bake-kujira coming for us next? 💀 Whales have been admired in Japan for centuries — but some return as ominous signs of disaster. Enter the Bake-kujira: a ghostly whale skeleton said to bring famine, plague, and ecological ruin. Was it just a myth… or a warning? With climate change threatening whale populations today, the Bake-kujira might be back — and this time, it could be for us. If you’re interested in learning more about the mysteries and wonders of our planet, see more Earth-Month related episodes from across our network here! to.pbs.org/EarthMonth2025
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