Tag: Norway
Halt on controversial Norway project after minke whale dies
A controversial research project in Norway that tries to test the hearing of minke whales was suspended after a whale died.
Norway urge public to avoid ‘spy’ beluga whale Hvaldimir
The Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries has issued a warning urging people to "avoid contact" with the famous beluga whale Hvaldimir.
Norway slaughtered 580 whales in 2022 whaling season
Norway slaughtered at least 580 whales during the 2022 whaling season, which starts in April and usually ends in August.
Campaign for walrus Freya statue reaches target within few days
An online campaign to raise money for a statue for walrus Freya in Norway has reached its target.
‘Why the rush?’ Biologist about killing walrus Freya (INTERVIEW)
The Animal Reader talked to Norwegian biologist Rune Aae about the killing of walrus Freya. Early Sunday morning, Freya was shot and killed by the Norwegian government, citing "human safety" reasons.
Walrus Freya euthanized in Norway
Norwegian authorities have euthanized walrus Freya. Frank Bakke-Jensen, the head of Norway's Fisheries Directorate, said on Sunday that the animal was killed because she was a "persistent threat to human security."