117 Essential Pixar Short Films

Riley's First Date?

2015 • 5 min

Animation, Family

Twelve-year-old Riley is at home with her parents when a potential problem arises. Her mother and father must navigate their emotions as Riley prepares for her first date.

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Finding Nemo

2003 • 100 min • Budget $94M • Box office $940M

Animation, Family

Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worried father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish named Dory to bring Nemo home, encountering vegetarian…

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Dug's Special Mission

2009 • 5 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Alpha, Beta, and Gamma send Dug on pointless errands, hoping to find the Bird of Paradise Falls on their own. Dug might discover that his true home isn't where he thought it was.

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Ratatouille

2007 • 111 min • Budget $150M • Box office $623M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Remy, a discerning rat living in Paris, dreams of becoming a chef, eager to craft and savor exquisite dishes. His ambition faces an obstacle: he's a rat. Finding himself in the sewers beneath a top Parisian restaurant presents him with…

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Inside Out

2015 • 95 min • Budget $175M • Box office $857M

Animation, Family, Adventure

When 11-year-old Riley relocates to a new city, her core emotions – Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness – work as a team to guide her. However, when Joy and Sadness get lost on their way back to headquarters, they…

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Unidentified Flying Mater

2009 • 4 min

Science Fiction, Animation, Comedy

Mater discovers a miniature UFO named Mator, and the pair spend an evening together. Their night is interrupted when Mator is captured by the military. Mater then orchestrates a rescue, enlisting the aid of Lightning McQueen and Mator's mother, a…

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Luca

2021 • 95 min • Budget $200M • Box office $51M

Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

During a memorable summer on the Italian Riviera, Luca and his best friend Alberto face a daunting challenge. Their carefree days are overshadowed by a significant secret: they are actually sea monsters from another world who live beneath the waves.

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Turning Red

2022 • 100 min • Box office $21M

Animation, Family, Comedy

Mei, a typical thirteen-year-old navigating the challenges of adolescence, faces a unique problem: intense excitement causes her to transform into a giant red panda.

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Onward

2020 • 102 min • Budget $200M • Box office $141M

Family, Comedy, Adventure

In a quiet, suburban setting where elves exist, two teenage brothers set out on an unusual journey. They hope to find evidence that magic still exists in the world.

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Soul

2020 • 101 min • Budget $150M • Box office $121M

Animation, Family, Comedy

Joe Gardner, a middle school teacher passionate about jazz, has a life-changing opportunity when he auditions at the Half Note Club. However, a sudden accident separates his soul from his body, sending him to the You Seminar. This is a…

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Sanjay's Super Team

2015 • 7 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

SANJAY'S SUPER TEAM centers on a young Indian boy who finds his father's religious meditations dull. He begins to imagine a team of powerful gods, akin to "The Avengers," who act as superheroes.

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Burrow

2020 • 6 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

A young rabbit sets out to build her ideal burrow, even though she doesn't know how. She avoids admitting her difficulties to her neighbors, but her efforts only lead to more problems. Eventually, she reaches a point where she needs…

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Hawaiian Vacation

2011 • 7 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

The toys organize a Hawaiian vacation for Ken and Barbie in Bonnie's room.

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Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool

2017 • 3 min

Hear firsthand accounts from the Crazy 8's about how Miss Fritter's Racing School dramatically changed their lives and set them on a new path.

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Monsters, Inc.

2001 • 92 min • Budget $115M • Box office $579M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Sulley, a kindhearted monster, and his funny best friend Mike Wazowski are the best scarers at Monsters, Inc., the company that generates power from children’s screams in Monstropolis. Their world is turned upside down when a human girl named Boo…

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The Incredibles

2004 • 115 min • Budget $92M • Box office $631M

Action, Adventure, Animation

Bob Parr has left his life as a superhero to work as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his wife, a former hero, in the suburbs. However, a strange assignment arrives, and he must once again don…

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Dante's Lunch

2017 • 2 min

Animation, Comedy

Dante keeps running into bad luck.

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Coco

2017 • 105 min • Budget $175M • Box office $814M

Family, Animation, Music

Miguel's family has a strict, generations-old rule against music, but he dreams of being a musician like his hero, Ernesto de la Cruz. After a strange series of events, Miguel unexpectedly arrives in the vibrant Land of the Dead. There,…

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Lamp Life

2020 • 7 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Bo Peep recounts what occurred with her and her sheep after the events of *Toy Story 2* and before *Toy Story 4*.

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The Adventures of André and Wally B.

1984 • 2 min

Family, Animation, Comedy

André finds peaceful sleep in a forest clearing, but is awakened by a small, aggressive insect with a stinger. Suddenly in pain and fear, he must fight to survive in the once-tranquil woods. This story explores the basic human struggle…

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BURN·E

2008 • 8 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

BURN-E is a dedicated robot who must overcome obstacles to complete his work. When he's locked out of his ship, BURN-E discovers that even simple tasks can present significant challenges.

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Luxo Jr.

1986 • 2 min

Animation, Comedy

This charming animated short tells the story of Luxo Jr., a curious and playful desk lamp. Content with a simple ball, his world expands when it bursts, leading him to seek something more. His father, Luxo, expects this interest to…

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Red's Dream

1987 • 4 min

Animation, Family

In a quiet corner of Eben's Bikes, an old unicycle named Red dreams of a life in the circus. He imagines himself performing dazzling feats for a clown owner and audience, effortlessly juggling and captivating everyone. But the sound of…

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Party Central

2014 • 6 min

Family, Comedy, Animation

Mike and Sulley return to Monsters University for a weekend with their fraternity brothers from Oozma Kappa. The group is planning their first party, but attendance is low. Fortunately, Mike and Sulley devise a plan to make "Party Central" the…

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Tin Toy

1988 • 5 min • Budget $300K • Box office $123K

Animation, Family

When humans aren't around, toys come to life. Tinny, a small robot, learns a harsh lesson about babies when he's unexpectedly grabbed by an overexcited infant. Terrified, he's almost overwhelmed, but the baby quickly loses interest, leaving him behind. Shaken…

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Knick Knack

1989 • 4 min • Box office $123K

Animation, Family, Comedy

A snowman lives inside a snow globe, observing the changing seasons while remaining in his frozen world. Surrounded by tiny representations of warmer places, he yearns for adventure. After years, he escapes the glass prison, but his dream vacation is…

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Geri's Game

1997 • 4 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

In a peaceful city park, retired Geri enjoys a sunny day playing a spirited game of chess against his younger self. Despite his age and the challenge of facing his former abilities, Geri continues the game throughout the day. As…

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For the Birds

2000 • 4 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

A group of small birds are comfortably settled on a telephone wire when a larger, less coordinated bird attempts to join them. The existing birds mock his efforts, revealing the damaging effects of their close-knit social circle.

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Mike's New Car

2002 • 3 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Mike learns that being the top laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. Comes with perks, like having enough money for a high-tech six-wheel-drive car. The excitement fades quickly when Sulley arranges a test drive that shows Mike the downside of his…

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Jack-Jack Attack

2005 • 5 min

Adventure, Animation, Family

The Parrs believe their baby Jack-Jack is ordinary, unlike his super-powered parents and sister. However, when a new babysitter comes to town, Jack-Jack reveals he possesses extraordinary abilities.

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One Man Band

2005 • 5 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

A peasant girl with a single coin seeks to make a wish at the town square fountain. She finds herself between two rival street performers, each hoping the coin will end up in their collection. The girl, Tippy, is caught…

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Mater and the Ghostlight

2006 • 7 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

Mater, the old tow truck from Cars, has a day of playing pranks on the residents of Radiator Springs. Later, at Flo's V8 Café, the Sheriff tells a story about the Ghostlight legend. As everyone hurries home, Mater is left…

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2010 • 4 min

Animation, Comedy, Music

Mater and Lightning McQueen are ready to rock! After Mater's garage band, Mater and the Gas Caps, releases a hit song, Mater finds himself a rock legend. Then Lightning joins Mater's band for a major rock concert.

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Moon Mater

2010 • 4 min

Animation, Comedy

Mater is the first tow truck on the moon. When a space traveler gets stranded during a lunar mission, Mater must travel into space to tow him back to Earth, with help from his friend Lightning McQueen.

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Toy Story of Terror!

2013 • 22 min

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

A lighthearted road trip for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the toys takes a frightening turn when they stop at a remote motel. When one of the toys disappears, the others are plunged into a series of unsettling events…

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Mr. Incredible and Pals

2005 • 4 min

Animation, Family

This animated short, created by Pixar, was a bonus feature on the DVD release of the 2004 movie "The Incredibles."

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1986 • 1 min

This film documents Pixar's initial explorations into computer-generated animation. It showcases their pioneering work across the full spectrum of CG production, including animation, shading, lighting, rendering, and visual effects.

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Time Travel Mater

2012 • 7 min

Animation, Family, Science Fiction

A clock accidentally sends Mater back to 1909, where he encounters Stanley, a young car heading to California with big dreams. With Lightning McQueen's help, Mater changes the past by persuading Stanley to stay and establish Radiator Springs. Stanley falls…

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Bugged

2013 • 2 min

Animation, Comedy

Red's quiet morning is disrupted by an unwelcome guest.

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Brave

2012 • 93 min • Budget $185M • Box office $538M

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In the Scottish Highlands, Merida, princess to King Fergus and Queen Elinor, is a spirited archer who chafes at royal expectations. When she defies a traditional custom, she unleashes chaos upon her kingdom. To fix the situation, Merida seeks help…

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Rescue Squad Mater

2008 • 3 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

While cruising through Radiator Springs, Lightning McQueen and Mater encounter Red, who is watering plants near Stanley. Mater shares with Lightning that he once served as a firetruck, but Lightning is skeptical.

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Twenty Something

2021 • 7 min

Animation, Comedy, Drama

The film follows Gia as she navigates the difficulties and self-doubt that come with turning twenty-one.

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Nona

2021 • 7 min

Animation

A grandmother's carefully planned day of watching her favorite TV show is disrupted when her granddaughter is unexpectedly left with her. Torn between her beloved television and her grandchild, she must navigate a day filled with unexpected moments.

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Presto

2008 • 5 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

Presto, a renowned magician of the early 1900s, is known for his elegance and enigmatic performances. However, when Presto forgets to feed his rabbit, he discovers he's not the only one hiding secrets.

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George and A.J.

2009 • 4 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

George and A.J. Is a short film by Pixar that follows Nurses George and A.J. After the events of the movie *Up*. The film depicts what the characters did following Carl Fredricksen's journey with his house.

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Piper

2016 • 6 min

Family, Animation

A mother bird attempts to teach her fledgling to forage independently. During this process, she faces a deeply unsettling event that forces her to confront a past trauma in order to ensure her survival.

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Lifted

2006 • 5 min

Family, Animation, Science Fiction

A cocky teenage alien takes charge of a spaceship and tries to abduct a sleeping farmer, all while being observed by a strict instructor. The mission requires careful execution, but the alien quickly discovers the challenges of human abduction, revealing…

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Your Friend the Rat

2007 • 11 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

Rats aren't exactly popular, but this story offers a fresh perspective on human-rat history. Join Remy and his brother Emile as they recount the past from a rat's point of view, hoping to show that coexistence is possible. Can humans…

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Boundin'

2003 • 5 min

Animation, Family, Music

A lamb with exceptionally beautiful wool is known for his lively dancing. However, he loses his prized coat and becomes disheartened. A wise jackalope – a rabbit with horns – helps the dejected lamb realize that his inner qualities are…

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Monsters University

2013 • 104 min • Budget $200M • Box office $743M

Animation, Family

This film explores the evolving relationship between Mike and Sulley during their time at Monsters University, a period marked by a complex dynamic that wasn't always one of friendship.

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Tokyo Mater

2008 • 6 min

Animation, Comedy, Family

While on a regular tow truck job, Mater ends up in Tokyo and is challenged to a drift race by a dangerous gang leader and his ninja crew. With assistance from his friend Lightning McQueen and some unique upgrades, Mater…

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A Bug's Life

1998 • 95 min • Budget $80M • Box office $363M

Family, Animation, Adventure

Flik, a clever ant, wants to defend his colony from a group of greedy grasshoppers. Led by the harsh Hopper, the grasshoppers take all their food without giving anything back. Determined to protect his friends, Flik sets off on a…

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Self

2024 • 7 min

Animation, Family, Fantasy

A wooden puppet longing for acceptance makes a fateful wish upon a star, setting him on a path of discovering who he truly is.

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The Blue Umbrella

2013 • 7 min

Animation, Romance

A typical evening commute takes an unexpected turn when the rain begins, transforming the city into a symphony of dripping pipes, whistling awnings, and gurgling gutters.

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Out

2020 • 14 min

Animation, Comedy, Drama

Greg enjoys a typical life filled with family, love, and his lively dog. But Greg harbors a secret. Today, however, is different. Assisted by his clever dog and a touch of magic, Greg may discover he has nothing to hide.

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Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins

2000 • 70 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

Buzz Lightyear teams up with three eager recruits to face off against Emperor Zurg. They insist on joining him as partners in the fight.

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Lou

2017 • 6 min

Family, Fantasy, Animation

A Pixar short film tells the story of a lost-and-found box and the mysterious creature that lives inside it.

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Toy Story That Time Forgot

2014 • 22 min

Animation, Family, Adventure

After a Christmas playdate, a group of toys discover that a new set of action figures are dangerously unstable. Now, it's up to Trixie, a triceratops, to lead them back to safety in this adventure.

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Elio

2025 • 98 min • Budget $150M • Box office $154M

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Elio, a space enthusiast with a vivid imagination, embarks on a journey into the cosmos. He encounters unusual alien beings, faces a major galactic problem, and begins to understand his own identity.

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Inside Out 2

2024 • 97 min • Budget $200M • Box office $1B

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When teenage Riley's inner world is uprooted to make space for new emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust – the established system is thrown into chaos with the arrival of Anxiety. And it appears she's bringing others with…

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Up

2009 • 96 min • Budget $175M • Box office $735M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Carl Fredricksen has always longed to travel and live life to the fullest. But at 78, he feels his opportunities have vanished, until an unexpected turn of events – and the determined 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer Russell – offer him a…

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Toy Story

1995 • 81 min • Budget $30M • Box office $401M

Family, Comedy, Animation

When children aren't around, toys come to life. Woody, a beloved cowboy doll, leads the group in Andy's room. Their peaceful existence is disrupted when Andy gets a new gift: Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure. Woody feels replaced…

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Toy Story 2

1999 • 92 min • Budget $90M • Box office $497M

Animation, Comedy, Family

Young Andy goes on a summer adventure to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys behind. Trouble starts when the toys he left behind are captured by Al McWhiggen, an eccentric toy collector who runs Al's Toy Barn. Determined to save their…

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22 vs. Earth

2021 • 9 min

Family, Comedy, Fantasy

Before the events of "Soul," 22 refuses to go to Earth and assembles a group of five new souls to rebel. But 22's plan for change unexpectedly reveals a profound truth about life's purpose.

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Partysaurus Rex

2012 • 7 min

Family, Animation, Comedy

Left alone in the bathroom, Rex uses his legs to fill the tub and create a bath for his new toy companions.

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Hiccups

2013 • 2 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

When Lightning McQueen develops a case of the hiccups, the residents of Radiator Springs are convinced they know the remedy.

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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Money?

2019 • 3 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

In "Forky Asks a Question: What is Money?", Hamm tries to explain the complexities of the American monetary system to Forky.

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1991 • 1 min

This educational short film follows Luxo Jr. As he learns about the concepts of "Up" and "Down," guided by his father, Luxo Sr.

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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Time?

2019 • 3 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

To help Forky grasp the idea of time, Rex explains it using the example of dinosaurs and how long they lived.

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Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love?

2019 • 4 min

Animation, Family, Comedy

Forky, a handmade spork-toy, goes on a journey to figure out who he is and what it means to be loved. He asks Bonnie's other toys, who have known love, for advice about feelings and relationships. They help Forky understand…

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Adventure, Animation, Family

A sweeping adventure into a prehistoric world follows Arlo, an Apatosaurus, as he forms an unexpected bond with a human.

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Front and Back

1991 • 1 min

This educational short film uses the character of Luxo Jr. To illustrate the difference between the front and back of an object.

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Exploring the Reef

2003 • 7 min

Jean-Michael Cousteau's film documenting the Great Barrier Reef is repeatedly disrupted by characters from Disney's *Finding Nemo*.

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Finding Dory

2016 • 97 min • Budget $200M • Box office $1B

Adventure, Animation, Comedy

Dory reunites with her friends Nemo and Marlin as they search for clues about her origins. She struggles to recall her past, questioning her parents' identity and the mysterious ability to communicate with whales.

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