An extraordinary discovery has been made in the Gulf of Mexico—a rare and uniquely American whale species that could have significant implications for the oil drilling industry. According to the Washington Post, despite the critically endangered status of the “Rice’s whale,” Big Oil is determined to maintain its lease in these highly profitable waters. …
Former President Donald Trump has recently joined the right-wing crusade against offshore wind, making baseless claims about the industry causing whale deaths along the East Coast. During a campaign speech in South Carolina, Trump declared, “Their windmills are causing whales to die in unprecedented numbers. The windmills are driving them crazy, making the whales a …
Barra de Potosí, located in Guerrero, Mexico, is a hidden gem along the southwest coast. Unlike popular tourist destinations, the village attracts humpback whales that travel extraordinary distances to breed in the warm and salty waters of this part of the Pacific. Katherina Audley, the founder of the non-profit Whales of Guerrero, has been instrumental …
Paleontologists in Egypt have made an exciting discovery – the fossil of a small, extinct whale. This comes shortly after the revelation of a potential record-breaking ancient whale species. The fossil was found in Wadi el-Hitan, also known as Whale Valley, and is believed to have lived approximately 41 million years ago. Measuring around 8 …
Scientists have discovered evidence of a new contender for the title of the heaviest animal to ever exist. While the blue whale has long held this distinction, fossils from an ancient giant indicate that there may have been even larger creatures in the past. The species, named Perucetus colossus or “the colossal whale from Peru,” …
Witnessing a rare spectacle, a New Hampshire man celebrating his birthday on a tuna fishing trip off Cape Cod captured an incredible video of three humpback whales leaping from the water in perfect synchronization. Robert Addie, a former commercial fisherman, had spent years on the ocean and had seen thousands of whales, but this …
Nearly 100 pilot whales tragically found themselves stranded on Cheynes Beach in Western Australia. Despite the efforts of officials from the Parks and Wildlife Service of Western Australia and numerous volunteers, the rescue attempt was ultimately unsuccessful, resulting in the death of all the whales. The pod of long-finned pilot whales had been seen huddled …
In Perth, Australia, a team of dedicated volunteers is working tirelessly to rescue a group of stranded pilot whales. Despite their efforts, over 50 of the whales have tragically died. The incident took place near Albany, a city located on the southern tip of Western Australia. The distressing situation began when the whales were spotted …
This unique and captivating residence in Santa Barbara, California is on the market for $3.25 million. Dubbed the Whale House, this extraordinary property was custom-built in 1978 and is a dream come true for admirers of Herman Melville’s classic novel, “Moby-Dick,” as well as fans of the beloved film “The Whale,” starring Brendan Fraser. With …
The North Atlantic Right Whale species, the world’s most endangered large whale species, is on the brink of extinction, according to new research. NOAA has declared a “crisis” for these whales, estimating that there are only a few hundred individuals left in the world’s oceans. NOAA stated in an updated fact sheet that there are …