In early March, an orca named Kiska passed away from a bacterial infection at Marineland in Canada. The whale, known as “the world’s loneliest orca”, spent more than four decades at Marineland and the last 12 years in complete isolation. Her story helped inspire activists to help pass a bill in Canada. This bill bans […]
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Whale Songs Reveal Secrets of Blue Whale Behavior in New Zealand Waters
The latest study on New Zealand’s blue whale population highlights the species’ behavior and how it is influenced by environmental conditions. The study, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, shows that blue whales in New Zealand’s South Taranaki Bight are present year-round, with strong seasonality in their foraging and breeding behavior, which is affected […]
Orca Mom Adopts Pilot Whale Calf and Takes Baby Under Her Fin
In August 2021, scientists recorded a first-of-its-kind event in the animal kingdom. An orca, known as “Sædís,” was spotted swimming alongside a long-finned pilot whale calf in the west of Iceland, and scientists realized she was actually caring for the calf. This is the first time scientists have documented an orca nurturing and taking care […]
4 Fun-Filled and Exciting Travel Activities for Nature Lovers
Nature has a way of inspiring us and promoting creativity. Studies have shown that being outdoors can improve our cognitive function, including memory, attention, and creativity. Nature provides a break from the overstimulation of modern life, allowing your brain to rest and recharge. Spending time in nature is linked to improved mood, further promoting creativity […]
World’s first aerial footage of killer whales hunting and killing great white sharks is nature at its scariest
Amazing footage shows killer whales hunting great white sharks in South Africa. A team of scientists used a helicopter and a drone to capture the first ever aerial footage of orcas hunting and killing great white sharks. On 16 May 2022, an hour-long killing spree by a pod of orcas was captured from above on […]
Gray Whale Giving Birth Captured on Video by Nearby Whale-Watching Group
Tourists along California’s coast got the thrill of a lifetime when the boat they were sailing on as part of a whale-watching excursion just happened to be in the area when a gray whale gave birth to her calf right there in front of them! The lucky folks were cruising along with Captain Dave’s Dana […]
Belugaland
we swim the seas our belugaland. we raise our families we make our stand, our icy world, is paradise. people leave us alone. that would be nice. we just want to hunt and play, to live our lives the belugaway we are not cute objects. we are living whales, so when you are in the […]
Speeding Ships Are Killing Hundreds Of Whales Along U.S. Coasts
A large number of blue whales, humpback whales, gray whales and vulnerable southern resident killer whales are being killed by speeding ships along the West Coast of the United States. According to the Los Angeles Times, Cargo and cruise boat traffic has increased over the last several decades to the point where ships have become […]