A spectacular feeding frenzy rarely seen in British seas has been filmed off the Welsh coast. A posse of predators, headed by enormous fin whales, coraled prey fish into huge prey balls in the Celtic Deep before launching attacks. Fin whales, which can grow to 80ft and are the quickest of all whales, and the […]
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Outrage Following Disturbing Photo of Dolphin Held Out of Water
A shocking image depicting a person holding a dolphin several feet out of the water has ignited a wave of outrage both online and offline. The incident, which reportedly took place in North Florida, has not only angered the public but also triggered investigations by both state and federal agencies. The image in question was […]
Is this the heaviest animal EVER? Scientists say colossal ancient whale that lived 39 million years ago and weighed up to 340 tonnes may be Earth’s largest creature on record
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 […]
Hundreds of dead dolphins and sea lions on ‘bad acid trip’ wash up on beaches
More than 200 dead dolphins and sea lions have washed up on beaches in California looking like they were on a “bad acid trip” after being infected with a toxic poison. Wildlife experts have revealed a poisonous algal blooms is said to have caused devastating neurological problems among the animals after they were found dead […]
Fishing, dams and dredging close in on Peru’s river dolphins, study shows
Amazon river dolphins navigate the complex waterways of the forest, their pods spread across the Amazon Basin in six different countries. The routes of these large, pink mammals are naturally blocked by land, waterfalls and stretches of shallow water, but increasingly something else is in the way: human activity. According to a recent study published […]
Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk. A study published Monday found that female bottlenose dolphins change their tone when addressing their calves. Researchers recorded the signature whistles of 19 mother dolphins in Florida, when […]
Harmful Algae Bloom Kills Thousands of Dolphins and Sea Lions off the California Coast
Between June 8 and June 14, thousands of dolphins and sea lions washed up dead along the California coast. The cause of death has been attributed to a harmful algae bloom along the coast of Southern California. The algae produce a neurotoxin that is harmful to marine mammals when it is ingested. Typically, they ingest […]
New ABC Documentary Raises Questions About Our Affection For Dolphins
What if our affection for dolphins is actually causing them harm? The latest ABC documentary, ‘Dolphins: Is Our Love Too Deep?’ raises this alarming question, revealing the unpleasant truth behind dolphin feeding programs. The revealing film has reignited public calls for action, leading to a fresh campaign by Action for Dolphins, a non-profit organization committed […]