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Nearly 150 pilot whales washed ashore in Australia; 135 dead

Around 150 short-finned pilot whales washed ashore in Western Australia’s Hamelin Bay on Friday and at least 135 were found dead.

Mar 23, 2018, 18:12 PM IST

Watch: Whale comes to the rescue of female diver, saves her from tiger shark

The video shows how a 25-ton humpback whale comes to the rescue of a female diver and saves her from a shark. 

Jan 13, 2018, 17:48 PM IST

32-foot-long mammoth whale washes ashore at Brazil beach – Watch

The 32-foot-long creature was found washed up near the capital city and as soon as the locals spotted it, they informed the officials.

Aug 28, 2017, 16:03 PM IST

Humpback whales learn songs just like humans do: Study

Learning new songs is a form of what is known as 'social learning', where individual animals learn behaviours from each other rather than having them passed on from one generation to another genetically.

Jul 26, 2017, 00:23 AM IST

Sight of massive 'whale' on Paris river bank baffles tourists

The sight of an enormous whale created a panicky situation on the bank filled with tourists. 

Jul 24, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

World Ocean Day: Katrina Kaif's having a 'whale' of a time!

Gorgeous looking Katrina Kaif can now be called an avid social media user, as she keeps her Facebook and Instagram super updated. The stunning beauty recently shared an amazing video where she can be seen swimming with a giant whale.

Jun 08, 2017, 16:18 PM IST

Mysterious giant marine creature found washed ashore on Indonesia's island

As per reports, the almost 50-feet long carcass was discovered by 37-year-old local resident Asrul Tuanakota near Iha village in West Seram district on Tuesday evening.

May 15, 2017, 09:50 AM IST

Australia disappointed by Japan's continued whale hunt in Southern Ocean

Australia said on Monday it was "deeply disappointed" Japan had continued whaling in the Southern Ocean after anti-whaling activists published a photograph of a dead whale, and two days after Australian and Japanese leaders discussed the issue.

Jan 16, 2017, 12:57 PM IST

Whale migration delay due to Arctic sea ice loss, says study

In contrast, a different beluga population, also in Alaska, that migrates and feeds in the same areas does not appear to have changed its migration timing with changes in sea ice, researchers said.

Jan 08, 2017, 14:12 PM IST

Mysterious Mariana Trench 'biotwang' may be baleen whale call

Lasting between 2.5 and 3.5 seconds, the five-part call includes deep moans at frequencies as low as 38 hertz and a metallic finale that pushes as high as 8,000 hertz.

Dec 18, 2016, 20:32 PM IST

Humpback whale stranded in Moriches Bay to possibly be euthanised: Reports

One local even tried dredging the sand to dig a canal to allow for deeper waters, however, due to safety, the police and the coast guard have kept them away.

Nov 23, 2016, 21:18 PM IST

42-feet-long dead Bryde’s whale washes ashore Guhaghar beach in Maharashtra

A decomposed body of 42-feet-long whale washed ashore the Guhaghar beach in Ratnagiri district in coastal Konkan region of Maharashtra on Friday morning. 

Oct 09, 2016, 00:03 AM IST

Migaloo sighting alert! White humpback whale spotted off Australia's Byron Bay (See pic)

The majestic white humpback has been sighted off the coast of New South Wales state.

Jul 26, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Watch video: Check out the story behind an incredible whale rescue!

Weighed down by a 3000-pound anchor and tight binding ropes set as traps by poachers, a humpback whale was spotted by crab fishermen in the middle of the sea, who immediately reported the matter to the Marine Mammal Center.

Apr 25, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

Japan to start whale hunting season in North Pacific

 Japanese authorities will beginits annual spring whale hunt in the North Pacific on Saturday, which will last till May, the fisheries agency announced on Thursday.

Apr 07, 2016, 11:24 AM IST

Shocking! Dead whale washes ashore; people click photographs

The photographs showed people getting close to the whale, climbing atop its vast body and smiling away for a photo-op.

Mar 15, 2016, 16:33 PM IST

Blue whale rescued off Dapoli coast in Maharashtra

The 40-foot-long blue whale, which was found stranded in the three-feet shallow waters along the beach at Kolthare village in Dapoli tehsil of Ratnagiri district, was rescued by the locals and marine experts.

Feb 04, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Mumbai: 35 ft long whale washed ashore at Juhu Beach

A 35 feet dead was washed ashore at Juhu beach, Mumbai on Thursday night.

Jan 29, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

This 20-tonne whale at Juhu beach takes Mumbaikars by surprise

A 30-feet dead whale washed ashore Juhu beach in Mumbai on Thursday night. 

Jan 29, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Man walking on beach strikes it rich with whale vomit

Beachcombers dream of finding treasures as they stroll along sandy beaches, but one dog walker in Wales struck gold as he exercised his pet - and was on Friday $16,700 richer as he found whale vomit.

Sep 26, 2015, 18:37 PM IST