Iceland Temporarily Suspends Fin Whale Hunting

Iceland Temporarily Suspends Fin Whale Hunting

Iceland’s government recently announced that it’s temporarily suspending the hunting of fin whales. This step was taken in light of a report from Iceland’s Food and Veterinary Authority, highlighting concerns about the protracted duration of the killing process, deemed in violation of the country’s animal welfare laws. Fin whales, known for their impressive size reaching […]

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Melting Arctic sea ice is changing bowhead whale migrations, study finds

Melting Arctic sea ice is changing bowhead whale migrations, study finds

A population of bowhead whales living in the western Arctic has long followed the same migration patterns. But new research suggests that climate change and the subsequent melting of sea ice are altering their movements, raising concerns about the future impacts on these whales and the Indigenous populations reliant on them for nutrition and ​​cultural […]

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Orcas Have Sunk Three Boats in Europe and Seem to Be Teaching Others to Do The Same

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, […]

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Study Finds Blue Whales Getting ‘Skinny’ As Climate Change Puts a Strain on Their Food Source

Study Finds Blue Whales Getting ‘Skinny’ As Climate Change Puts a Strain on Their Food Source

Australia’s coastline is playing host to an unusual sight – slender blue whales struggling to find enough sustenance due to warming oceans. These magnificent creatures, the largest animals on Earth, embark on a migratory journey every year, traveling from the chilly southern coast of Australia to the warm breeding grounds near Indonesia. But researchers have […]

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