At around 190 tonnes, the mighty blue whale is famous for its low frequency singing and being the bulkiest animal on the planet today. It’s also long been thought as the heaviest animal to ever exist – but this status may have finally changed. Today, scientists have revealed a species of ancient whale, called Perucetus […]
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Unsustainable Sand Mining in China Threatens A Critically-Endangered Cetacean
A long-term assessment of theYangtze finless porpoise in a heavily mined lake in China, has made some disturbing discoveries. In only a decade, the mining has significantly restricted the porpoise’s habitat, compromised its population connectivity, and destroyed its nearshore habitats. The researchers hope their findings will promote government accountability and raise general awareness of the […]