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World Whale Day is a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard these magnificent creatures and their habitats for future generations

There was a possibility of internal injuries hindering its ability to navigate the waters. Samples have been dispatched for testing, aiming to uncover the exact cause of its incident.

Researchers described the new species — named Perucetus colossus, or “the colossal whale from Peru” — in the journal Nature on Wednesday

The 10-foot-long whale calf was first discovered trapped inside a concrete lock in Richmond, London, on May 9. Rescuers tried to refloat the animal and tow it out toward deeper water, but the whale slipped loose from the inflatable cushion it had been placed in and began to swim back upriver (away from the sea). […]

Fin whales are basically the Barry White of the ocean. The deep, bellowing songs that males use to attract mates are considered to be the loudest of all marine life and can be heard up to 1,000 km away. They can also be used to sonically map out the ocean floor thanks to the fact […]