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Over 700 Whales, Dolphins Massacred In Barbaric Viking-Era Grind On Faroe Islands
Over 700 whales and dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands grindadrap hunt, sparking animal rights backlash.
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US Man Arrested After Video Shows He Threw Rock At Endangered Seal In Hawaii
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, from Covington, Washington, was taken into custody near Seattle on Wednesday and charged with harassing a protected marine animal, according to the US attorney's office in Honolulu.
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'The Animal Will Die Here': Rescuers Give Up On Humpback Whale Stranded In Baltic Sea
A humpback whale stranded off Germany's coast is expected to die after week-long rescue attempts failed.
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Which Island Is Known As The Island Of Giant Tortoises
The Galápagos Islands, located off Ecuador, are famed for giant tortoises and unique wildlife, offering rare encounters with animals unafraid of humans in a protected ecosystem.
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6 Places In Japan Every Animal Lover Should Visit
Whether you admire marine life, snow-dwelling animals or simply want to meet the internet's latest sensation, Japan has something magical waiting for you.
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Watch: Locals, Tourists Save Stranded Whale Shark At Varkala Beach In Kerala
A stranded whale shark on Varkala beach was rescued by locals and tourists who spent over three hours freeing it from a fisherman's net and guiding it back to sea.
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One Of The World's Rarest Whales Grows In Population In The Atlantic
One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.
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Strange 'Blue Buttons' Wash Up On Virginia Beaches, Experts Issue Warning: "Quite Potent"
These gelatinous orbs, no larger than a quarter, feature a striking blue or green rim and a translucent disk that floats buoyantly on the ocean's surface.
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Whales And Dolphins Frequently Hang Out With Each Other: Study
As the annual humpback whale migration is underway with thousands of whales passing by the Australian coast, there are reports of dolphins joining the mass movement.
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5 Arms, No Eyes, No Heart: DNA Revealed Weird Deep-Sea Brittle Star Journey
You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.
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Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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Killer Whales Trapped In Abandoned French Marine Park 4 Months After Closure
An animal advocacy group released a distressing aerial footage of orcas - Wikie, 23, and her son Keijo, 11 - swimming in the abandoned Marineland Antibes near Cannes, France.
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Cuttlefish May Communicate Using Tentacle Waves, Study Finds
Cuttlefish are known to use more than color-changing and posture to communicate — new research suggests they wave their tentacles to send signals. Scientists at École Normale Supérieure observed four distinct wave patterns and found cuttlefish respond both visually and through water vibrations. With plans to use AI and robotics to decode these ...
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Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
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Over 700 Whales, Dolphins Massacred In Barbaric Viking-Era Grind On Faroe Islands
Over 700 whales and dolphins were killed in the Faroe Islands grindadrap hunt, sparking animal rights backlash.
-
US Man Arrested After Video Shows He Threw Rock At Endangered Seal In Hawaii
Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, from Covington, Washington, was taken into custody near Seattle on Wednesday and charged with harassing a protected marine animal, according to the US attorney's office in Honolulu.
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'The Animal Will Die Here': Rescuers Give Up On Humpback Whale Stranded In Baltic Sea
A humpback whale stranded off Germany's coast is expected to die after week-long rescue attempts failed.
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Which Island Is Known As The Island Of Giant Tortoises
The Galápagos Islands, located off Ecuador, are famed for giant tortoises and unique wildlife, offering rare encounters with animals unafraid of humans in a protected ecosystem.
-
6 Places In Japan Every Animal Lover Should Visit
Whether you admire marine life, snow-dwelling animals or simply want to meet the internet's latest sensation, Japan has something magical waiting for you.
-
Watch: Locals, Tourists Save Stranded Whale Shark At Varkala Beach In Kerala
A stranded whale shark on Varkala beach was rescued by locals and tourists who spent over three hours freeing it from a fisherman's net and guiding it back to sea.
-
One Of The World's Rarest Whales Grows In Population In The Atlantic
One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them.
-
Strange 'Blue Buttons' Wash Up On Virginia Beaches, Experts Issue Warning: "Quite Potent"
These gelatinous orbs, no larger than a quarter, feature a striking blue or green rim and a translucent disk that floats buoyantly on the ocean's surface.
-
Whales And Dolphins Frequently Hang Out With Each Other: Study
As the annual humpback whale migration is underway with thousands of whales passing by the Australian coast, there are reports of dolphins joining the mass movement.
-
5 Arms, No Eyes, No Heart: DNA Revealed Weird Deep-Sea Brittle Star Journey
You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.
-
Drones Find Orcas Crafting Tools Out Of Kelp, Using Them For Grooming
The more we learn about orcas, the more remarkable they are. These giant dolphins are the oceans true apex predator, preying on great white sharks and other lesser predators.
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Faces You Hear? Dolphin 'Signature Whistles' Might Be What Facial Expressions Are To Us
Bottlenose dolphins live in complex societies where each animal has a small number of closely connected individuals and a larger number of looser associates (not dissimilar to our own social networks).
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Killer Whales Trapped In Abandoned French Marine Park 4 Months After Closure
An animal advocacy group released a distressing aerial footage of orcas - Wikie, 23, and her son Keijo, 11 - swimming in the abandoned Marineland Antibes near Cannes, France.
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Cuttlefish May Communicate Using Tentacle Waves, Study Finds
Cuttlefish are known to use more than color-changing and posture to communicate — new research suggests they wave their tentacles to send signals. Scientists at École Normale Supérieure observed four distinct wave patterns and found cuttlefish respond both visually and through water vibrations. With plans to use AI and robotics to decode these ...
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Scientists Reportedly Discover New Species of Marine Life on the Antarctic Ocean Floor
Strange underwater life ranging from hand-sized sea spiders to jelly-like sea pigs to a breeding sea butterfly has been found by Australian scientists investigating the Antarctic ocean floor. Taken aboard the RSV Nuyina icebreaker, these unusual species found at enormous depths provide understanding of life in one of the toughest places on Earth. S...
