Jawbone of Dead Near-50-Foot Sperm Whale That Washed Ashore Apparently Stolen, Cut Off With Chainsaw

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 05.13.2024 21:19 PM

Someone brought a chainsaw and stole the jawbone of the dead sperm whale. Read to learn more. A sperm whale that was washed ashore on Oreti Beach was found to have its jawbone stolen and cut off by a chainsaw.

Cruise Ship Finds 50,000-Pound Dead Sei Whale; Investigations Suggest That Endangered Species Could Have Died After Being Struck by the Vessel

05.13.2024 00:47 AM

The dead sei whale was pinned to the MSC Meraviglia cruise ship's bow as the vessel reached the New York Harbor. Read to learn more.

New Technology Effectively Reduces Whale, Ship Collisions That Lead to Cetaceans' Deaths

04.12.2024 09:04 AM

Whale Safe technology has helped decrease the ship-whale collisions that lead to multiple deaths among cetaceans. Continue reading to learn more.

Sperm Whale Uses Disgusting ‘Defensive Defecation’ to Survive From Hungry Orcas

03.22.2024 10:05 AM

Sperm whales defecate when they are threatened. Continue reading to know how they use this to keep the orcas away.

What Can Whale Menopause Tell About Human Evolution? New Study Sheds Light on This Evolutionary Enigma

03.17.2024 23:18 PM

Recent research suggests that menopause in whales may offer an evolutionary advantage, potentially paralleling benefits observed in human females. Read the article for more details.

Humpback Whales Show Homosexual Behavior in First Documented Copulation

02.29.2024 05:00 AM

Humpback whales documented having sex for the first time, but it was reportedly an awkward encounter. Continue reading to learn more.

AI Reveals 20% Decline in North Pacific Humpback Whales Linked to Marine Heatwave and Climate Change

02.28.2024 00:34 AM

Crowdsourced photo study exposes thousands of North Pacific humpback whales starving to death post-2012 due to a marine heatwave impact. Continue reading to learn more details.

Endangered Fin Whales Spotted in New York City, May Have Been Living There For a Decade Already [Study]

02.22.2024 03:13 AM

Fin whales have been spotted in the New York Bight all year round. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo : Wikimedia Commons/Aqqa Rosing-Asvid ) Endangered Fin Whales Spotted in New York City, May Have Been Living There For a Decade Already [Study] Fin whales, the second-largest animal in the world, seemingly found a new home.

Blue Whales in the North Atlantic Found To Engage Regularly in Interspecies Mating With Fin Whales, Genome Sequencing Reveals

02.12.2024 04:02 AM

Recently decoded genomes of Atlantic blue whales disclose surprisingly elevated levels of fin whale DNA, indicating more frequent interspecies mating than thought. Continue reading to learn more details.

What Is Allosuckle? Whale Calves Steal Milk From Other Lactating Moms, Leaving the Latter at a Disadvantage

01.23.2024 10:00 AM

Whale calves steal milk from other moms in a process called allosuckle. Continue reading to learn more about it.

Anti-Aging Secrets Could Lie in Elephants, Immortal Jellyfish That Can Repair DNA; Scientists Claim That These Treatments Could Be Available in Next Decade

01.07.2024 23:56 PM

Elephants, whales, and immortal jellyfish could hold the key to effective anti-aging interventions. Read to learn more.

Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence Prompts Researchers to Talk With Humpback Whales Using Its Language

12.17.2023 00:52 AM

Researchers communicated with whales using "humpback language" as part of their search for extraterrestrials. Continue reading to learn more.

Artificial Intelligence As Tool for Animal Spotting: How Does AI Recognize Individuals From Different Species of Whales?

12.15.2023 04:46 AM

Artificial intelligence uses adapted human facial recognition in identifying the features of whales. Read the article to find out more.

Over 1 Million Gallons of Oil Spill Into Gulf of Mexico, Potentially Threatening Endangered Turtles, Whales

11.22.2023 23:14 PM

The major oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico happened following a nearby pipeline leak. Read to learn more.

Whales Explode When They Die, But Why?

10.25.2023 05:12 AM

There are times when the buildup of gas inside a decomposing whale leads it to explode. Read to find out why.

Mysterious Mass Die-Off of 2,000 Gray Whales in Pacific Coast Since 1980 Finally Explained

10.19.2023 04:40 AM

A new study suggests that the deaths of 2,000 gray whales along the Pacific coast are due to climate change. Continue reading to learn more.

Whale Hunting Effects Are Still Faced by Descendants of Survivors, Study Reveals

10.15.2023 22:17 PM

Whale hunting in the 20th century led to drastic genetic effects that descendants of survivors experience today. Read to learn more.

Dwarf Sperm Whale Population, Lifespan, Reproduction; How Do They Differ From Pygmy Whales

10.09.2023 10:00 AM

Dwarf sperm whales are smaller than pygmy sperm whales. Continue reading to learn more about dwarf sperm whales.

Humpback Skin Care Routine: Whales Roll on Ocean Floor To Exfoliate, Reduce Infection From Bacteria

08.22.2023 06:50 AM

Humpbacks also keep a skincare routine to keep them healthy. Continue reading to learn more. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Dr. Louis M. Herman. ) Humpback Skin Care Routine: Whales Roll on Ocean Floor to Exfoliate, Reduce Infection From Bacteria A skincare routine is necessary for many to look young and revitalized.

Whales, Dolphins Are Already Partly Made of Plastic Due to Ocean Pollution [Study]

08.14.2023 07:50 AM

Dolphins and whales have microscopic plastic particles in their lungs and fats, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

15 Pilot Whales Euthanized, Total of 55 Died After They Washed Ashore in Scotland; Experts To Carry Post-Mortem

07.18.2023 09:20 AM

A total of 55 pilot whales died after they washed ashore in Scotland and experts are still examining the cause of their death. Continue reading to learn the details.