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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Faroe Islands Begin ‘Horrifically Cruel’ Whale Hunts
The Faroe Islands have begun a “horrifically cruel” whale hunt with dozens of pilot whales already having been killed this season. More than 60 pilot whales—the largest member of the dolphin family—were killed during two hunts that took place in the Atlantic Ocean off the Danish territory, between May 8 and May 15, Euro News […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Tail first and making an early splash, some whales just can’t wait to be born
Did you know whales are born tail first? They enter their water world being able to swim from day dot. From the moment they’re born, their first instinct is to swim to the surface for air. While most enjoy the comforts of hanging out in mum’s tummy until she reaches warm northern Australian waters, some […]
How do you study one of the world’s rarest whales?
Nearly twice the size of Africa, the North Pacific seems to be endless. But somewhere in that vast ocean, 30 eastern North Pacific right whales (Eubalaena japonica) live their lives, mostly out of the view of human observers. These remaining leviathans are the survivors of past Yankee whaling – in Herman Melville’s famous words “so […]
Rewilding animals could be key for climate: Report
When it comes to climate solutions, your first thought may not be the wildebeest. But in the Serengeti, these buffalo-looking antelopes are the key to carbon capture. Wildebeest eat large amounts of grass and recycle it back into the soil as dung. So when their population plummeted in the early 1900s due to a disease […]