Amazon and Tuxuci river dolphins are both endangered species that are on the brink of extinction. Now, over 140 of them have tragically died after being trapped in the shallow, unusually warm waters of Lake Tefé in the Amazon Rainforest. Hundreds more have survived, but are still perilously trapped, unable to escape to cooler water. […]
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Pink Dolphin Carcasses Discovered in the Amazon River
The discovery of 16 more pink dolphin carcasses in Brazil’s Amazon River is causing alarm among animal experts. This alarming trend of dolphin deaths is not isolated but is part of a larger, escalating impact of Climate change on wildlife across the globe. In the Coari region of Brazil, 16 more pink dolphin carcasses were […]
The Grim Reality of the Faroe Islands’ Whale Hunt
The recent Faroe Islands drive hunt, which resulted in the tragic death of 42 pilot whales, has reignited the longstanding debate surrounding the annual grindadráp – a centuries-old tradition where whales and dolphins are herded to shore and killed. This event prompted the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and six other prominent animal welfare and marine […]
Amazon River Dolphins Die Amid Record High Water Temperatures
Severe drought and record-high water temperatures are thought to have contributed to the deaths of over 100 river dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon. The most recent numbers place the count at 150. According to the Mamirauá Institute, all of the deceased river dolphins have been discovered during the past week in Lake Tefé. The high […]
Jaw-dropping video shows giant whales, dolphins and sharks gathering for ‘incredible’ feeding frenzy off Welsh coast
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 […]
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 […]