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Why experts chose to euthanize the beached whale on Hilton Head Island
A sperm whale was found lying motionless on the northern shore of Hilton Head Island. After hours of observation, specialists made the decision to euthanize it.
Published on May 06, 2025 12:45 AM IST
Rare ‘albino’ killer whale stuns the world: Video of orca swimming with its pod
A creamy white-coloured orca was spotted near Japan's volcanic island Hokkaido by a whale watcher.
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 05:55 AM IST
Dead whale washes ashore in Huntington Beach, cause of death still a mystery
A dead 25-foot grey whale washed ashore near the Huntington Beach pier on Friday, April 11
Published on Apr 12, 2025 11:21 PM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Ostriches, wine, Instagrammable spots of Cape Town will make you plan a trip now
Discover the enchantment of the Western Cape: A journey through South Africa's breathtaking landscapes and rich culture in Cape Town, that you just cannot miss!
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 12:25 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Surviving inside a whale: Kayaker's shocking experience in Strait of Magellan
Adrián briefly wondered if he could survive inside the whale “like Pinocchio,” but before he could dwell on the thought, the massive creature spat him out.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 01:29 PM IST
Humpback whale briefly swallows kayaker before releasing him unharmed. Video
A kayaker in Chile was momentarily engulfed by a humpback whale before being safely released.
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 01:06 PM IST
Humpback whale swims over 13,000 km setting a new record in quest for a mate
A male humpback whale swam 13,046 km from South America to Africa, setting a record for the longest migration and crossing two breeding populations.
Published on Dec 15, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Iceland authorises whale hunting until 2029
The decision was denounced by animal rights activists and environmental groups.
Published on Dec 06, 2024 03:15 AM IST
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Visitors outraged as Chinese aquarium's 'whale shark' turns out to be a robot
Visitors at Xiaomeisha Sea World in China were outraged after discovering the much-publicised ‘giant shark’ was a robot, not a real whale shark.
Published on Oct 15, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Tahiti’s whale-watching tourism: Stunning sightings vs environmental concerns
Tahiti’s whale-watching tourism is drawing crowds with spectacular sightings, but it’s also raising concerns about the impact on these majestic creatures.
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:24 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri
Whale flips fishermen's boat, coast guard, good samaritans rush to rescue
The incident occurred near Odiorne Point State Park in Rye. The two men, who were thrown overboard, said they had seen the whale earlier.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 03:47 PM IST
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Humpback whale lands on boat, tosses fishermen into sea off US coast: Watch
A massive humpback whale was seen landing squarely on a small boat, tossing two fishermen into the cold New Hampshire waters in a terrifying video.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 12:47 PM IST
Sumanti Sen
Rare whale found washed up on New Zealand beach, unveiling vital clues about it
If the cetacean is confirmed to be the elusive spade-toothed whale, it would be the first specimen found in a state that would permit scientists to dissect it.
Published on Jul 16, 2024 06:09 PM IST
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Whale-watching cruises take off Rio de Janeiro coast, begin captivating tourists
The tourism agency of Niteroi, Rio's sister city across the Guanabara Bay, launches a whale-watching program for tourists to closely observe the mammoth mammals
Published on Jun 22, 2024 04:22 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rio De Janeiro
Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
Dead whale in New Jersey had a fractured skull among numerous injuries, experts find
Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:09 PM IST
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Scientists study levels of toxic mercury in Antarctic seals, whales
Scientists at Spain's University of Murcia have previously found mercury in the feathers of chinstrap penguins on King George Island
Published on Feb 07, 2024 10:19 AM IST
AFP |
Killer whales sink yacht after 45-minute attack, crew narrowly escapes
The killer whales attacked the crew as they were sailing through the Strait of Gibraltar.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 05:34 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Killer Whales ‘attack and sink' yacht off the coast of Morocco
The yacht sank near the entrance to the port of Tanger-Med which is nearly 30 miles northeast of Tangier along the Strait of Gibraltar.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 08:30 PM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
US angler’s boat almost gets hit by a massive whale. Watch
The terrifying video of the whale jumping out left many people stunned. Watch the video here.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
Giant whale carcass washes up on Kozhikode beach. Watch
The video of the whale carcass left many people stunned. Watch the video here.
Published on Oct 03, 2023 06:08 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Incredible video of humpback whale ‘tale sailing’ in the ocean: Watch
An individual reacted to the clip and wrote, “Wow, that was insane, I was a bit scared something was wrong. But knowing it’s something they do is heartwarming.”
Published on Aug 15, 2023 07:28 PM IST
Bloodthirsty orcas brutally attack a whale shark. Watch
A rare video showing orcas launching am attack on a whale shark has gone viral on social media.
Published on Aug 02, 2023 07:25 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Watch | Blue whale washed up on shores of Andhra Pradesh
Based on specific morphological features and identification markers, the authorities have identified the deceased whale as a Bryde's whale.
Published on Jul 28, 2023 07:10 PM IST
Female killer whales protect their sons, not daughters, during fights: Study
Orcas have no natural predators, and this subspecies feeds exclusively on salmon, as opposed to prey that can bite back.
Published on Jul 23, 2023 11:48 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
Massive blue whale slowly becomes visible beneath water
A video of a massive blue whale slowly becoming visible beneath water and then spraying water was posted on Instagram.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 08:37 PM IST
Trisha Sengupta
Whale comes dangerously close to a man. Watch chilling video
A video of a whale coming dangerously close to a man in an ocean has gone viral online. Watch the video below.
Published on May 30, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Blue whales swallow upto 44 kg of plastic daily: Study
The study illustrated how baleen whales may be at an elevated risk for microplastics ingestion as a result of their mode of feeding, the quantity of their food intake, and their habitat overlapping with polluted areas.
Published on Nov 02, 2022 06:02 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Nisha Anand
500 pilot whales die in New Zealand. A ‘kinder option’ chosen instead of rescue
Two "super pods" of the dolphin-related cetaceans beached on two islands in the remote chain and survivors were euthanised.
Published on Oct 11, 2022 01:42 PM IST
AFP |
Australia: About 200 pilot whales perish after stranding on surf-swept beach
"We have got about 35 surviving animals out on the beach and the primary focus this morning will be on the rescue and release of these animals," said state wildlife operations manager, Brendon Clark.
Published on Sep 22, 2022 10:12 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
14 dead sperm whales found beached on Australian island
The whales were discovered Monday afternoon on King Island, part of the state of Tasmania in the Bass Strait between Melbourne and Tasmania's northern coast, the state Department of Natural Resources and Environment said in a statement.
Published on Sep 21, 2022 06:48 PM IST
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