A tale of a unique bond between a man and a walrus, a decade-long fight, and an unexpected relocation is capturing hearts across the globe. Phil Demers, a former animal trainer, has successfully overseen the journey of Smooshi, a beloved walrus, from Canada’s controversial Marineland to a new life in Abu Dhabi, over 11,000 km […]
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Sculpture of euthanised walrus Freya unveiled in Oslo
A bronze sculpture has been unveiled in Norway of the walrus nicknamed Freya, who gained global attention last summer after basking in the Oslo fjord until officials euthanised her. The lifesize sculpture depicts Freya lying on her side on the rocky shore of Oslo’s Kongen marina, not far from where the real 600kg mammal last […]
Cloistered Arctic whales face a bigger climate threat than polar bears
The tracking of cold-water creatures offers insights into the worrisome effects of global warming. They swim in icy waters off the coast of Greenland, dive to depths of nearly two kilometers and are so secluded that, once upon a time, their long, straight tusks could be pawned off by Vikings on gullible Europeans as unicorn […]
Antarctic researchers gain insights from on high as they count seals from space
Researchers believe they have accurately estimated Antarctica’s Weddell seal population for the first time – using images from space and the eyes of hundreds of thousands of citizen scientists. Weddell seals are a key indicator species in the Southern Ocean, for both sea ice fluctuations and shifts in the food web. They can live up […]
This Walrus Climbs on People’s Boats and Enjoys a European Summer Vacation
A European summer vacation is a dream for most people. The getaway will undoubtedly bring you to majestic places to forget your worries for a while. Soaking under the warm sun in beach towns and islands with beautiful waters makes the vacation a healing trip. Not to mention the friendships you can form with the […]
Freya The Walrus Is Euthanized In Norway, Sparking Global Outrage
When we first wrote about Freya the walrus, the young 1,300-pound walrus was making the most of Scandinavia’s long summer days by sunbathing on and (much to the chagrin of boat owners) occasionally sinking boats around Norway. But while Freya’s adorable antics earned her a large human following, who obsessively followed the young walrus’ movements […]
Female walrus charms Norwegians by dozing on boats and occasionally sinking them
A young female walrus known as Freya has charmed Norwegians for a week by lazing in the Oslo fjord’s sunshine, causing a stir in the media, and tipping a few boats. The Norse goddess of love and beauty was honored by having the 600kg (1,300lb) sea mammal bear her name. She’s been spotted in the […]
Petition: Urge Facebook to Enforce Policies to End Wildlife Trafficking
Despite Facebook’s promises to fight the illegal wildlife trafficking industry, it persists and continues to profit from the imprisonment and neglect of helpless animals. A recent report by Avaaz claims that Facebook remains a popular platform for cruel animal traffickers. The researchers found that Facebook’s algorithms “help criminals grow their business.” It should not be […]