Welcome to the mesmerizing world of whales! These giant creatures swimming in the deep ocean are not just known for their size – they’re also amazing parents. We’re lucky enough to catch a glimpse of their family life through videos. These clips show us the special bond between whale moms and their babies! 1. Humpback […]
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Sperm whales live in culturally distinct clans, research finds
Sperm whales live in clans with distinctive cultures, much like those of humans, a study has found. Using underwater microphones and drone surveys, Hal Whitehead, a sperm whale scientist at Dalhousie University, in Halifax, Canada, examined the sounds the animals made and their feeding habits and found they organised themselves into groups of up to […]
North Atlantic orcas reveal the troubling persistence of toxic ocean pollutants
With their shiny black tops and pure white undersides, the killer whales, or orcas, are the sleekest hunters in the ocean. But being apex predators comes with a great cost. Their bodies absorb the chemical pollutants that build up in the long chain of prey leading to their meals. Now, a recent study in Environmental […]
The sex lives of animals: three hours of foreplay – and mass orgies on the move
On a dark November afternoon at Southampton’s City Farm, the animals are going about their business. They are all rescues. Penny the pig, a clutch of former battery farm chickens, three pygmy goats and Salvatore the cane snake, so orange and shiny he looks as though he is glowing from within as he twines around […]
Orcas’ Menopausal Moms Are the Ultimate Protectors of Their Sons
In the animal kingdom, menopause is an exceedingly rare phenomenon, confined to just a handful of species, including humans and five toothed-whale species. Among them, orcas, or killer whales, have intrigued researchers for years due to their ability to live beyond their reproductive years. A recent study by scientists from the University of Exeter, the […]
Orca Calf Rescued From Mass Stranding Now a Thriving Adult
On July 3, 2013, a group of seven orcas were stranded on a beach in Queensland. Sadly, two of the group passed away before they were found. However, thanks to diligent rescue efforts, the remaining five were able to return to the ocean. Of the five survivors, one was an orca calf who researchers dubbed […]
Orcas Have Sunk Three Boats in Europe and Seem to Be Teaching Others to Do The Same
In a series of astonishing events off the Iberian coast of Europe, orcas, also known as killer whales, have been engaging in unprecedented behavior by attacking and sinking boats. These encounters have left sailors puzzled, and researchers intrigued. In this article, we will delve into the recent incidents, explore the possible reasons behind this behavior, […]
World’s first aerial footage of killer whales hunting and killing great white sharks is nature at its scariest
Amazing footage shows killer whales hunting great white sharks in South Africa. A team of scientists used a helicopter and a drone to capture the first ever aerial footage of orcas hunting and killing great white sharks. On 16 May 2022, an hour-long killing spree by a pod of orcas was captured from above on […]