Tag: whales
Humpback whale Timmy frees himself, but water level is dropping
The humpback whale Timmy, also known as Hope, has managed to free himself without human help from a sandbank off the coast of Germany.
US removes protections for rare whale species in Gulf of Mexico
The United States government has removed legal protections for the Rice's whale, one of the world's rarest whale species.
Climate change linked to fewer Southern right whale calves
New research shows that Southern right whales are having fewer calves than before. Scientists say this is linked to climate change affecting the ocean.
Critically endangered North Atlantic right whale found dead off US coast
A critically endangered North Atlantic right whale was found dead off the coast of Virginia. This is the second confirmed death of this whale species in the Atlantic this year.
Beaked whale found dead on Cyprus beach
Authorities said a beaked whale was found dead on a beach in Cyprus on Tuesday. The animal was discovered near the village of Akanthou.
France backs plan to move orcas Wikie and Keijo to sanctuary
The French government has confirmed it is working on a plan to move two captive orcas, Wikie and Keijo, from Marineland Antibes in France to a sanctuary in Nova Scotia, Canada.