477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings
Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say. None of the stranded whales could be refloated and all … Read More
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Orcas and humpback whales battle in Washington’s Salish Sea
The Pacific Whale Watch Association said it witnessed a bizarre event in the Salish Sea on Thursday, which appeared to be a dramatic battle between a group of orcas and a pair of humpback … Read More
Wildlife team rescues 32 beached pilot whales mass stranding in Australia
Australian wildlife experts on Thursday rescued 32 of the 230 pilot whales that were found beached on the shores of Tasmania a day earlier in a mysterious mass stranding. The pod of … Read More
Mystery as 14 sperm whale carcasses wash up in Tasmania
Over a dozen whales have perished and washed ashore on King Island’s beaches north of Tasmania, leaving wildlife experts scratching their heads. The carcasses were first reported by locals on … Read More
New Zealand boat crash involving whale victims identified
Three of the people who died when their boat capsized in New Zealand Saturday — possibly after colliding with a whale — have been identified by heartbroken relatives and friends. … Read More
New Zealand boat hits whale and capsizes, leaving at least 2 dead, 3 missing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Five people in New Zealand died Saturday after the small charter boat they were aboard capsized, authorities say, in what may have been a collision with … Read More
Breaching whale enjoys snack at NY Jones Beach in drone footage
A video of a breaching whale with its mouth wide open while gulping down its prey near a New York beach was captured by a drone. A video shared by … Read More
SeaWorld denies creating giant ‘Jurassic World’- style orcas
SeaWorld called accusations it bred “Jurassic World”-style orcas a wild fish tale, according to reports. The denial follows claims from former SeaWorld orca trainer John Hargrove the theme park mated … Read More
Whales, dolphins flock to NYC waters
Here’s one increase in city traffic that won’t have you pounding a car hood: The waters of our archipelago city have been rife with sightings of marine life all summer … Read More
Beluga whale trapped in France’s Seine River rescued
The Artic animal that strayed all the way to France’s Seine River is one step closer to swimming home. A Beluga whale that was first spotted in the Seine River, … Read More
