Australia Whales

A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.

Japan has expanded its commercial whaling to include fin whales, the second-largest animal species on the planet, a decision criticised by Australia's government on Thursday.

Whether with family or friends in Australia, don't miss out on the "whale watching" experience that Priyanka Chopra recently had

Priyanka is shooting for The Bluff in Australia

Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.

After the whale became stranded, many people swam close to it, touching it and taking selfies.

While the 55-year-old was cruising along the water at Mona Vale beach, a humpback whale leapt out of the water and landed on top of him.

A mysterious, decaying marine creature washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea. Experts believe it's a marine mammal, but can't identify it.

A whale struck a boat off the coast of eastern Australia on Saturday morning, killing one man and injuring another.

The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.

More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.

More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.

Such rescue operations are extremely dangerous as the team deals with large animals weighing up to 30 tonnes, along with sea and weather conditions.

The death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.

About 200 pilot whales have perished after being stranded on an exposed, surf-swept beach on the rugged west coast of Tasmania, Australian rescuers said Thursday.

A juvenile humpback whale was freed Friday after it was entangled in ropes and buoys in the harbour of Australia's largest city for 22 hours.

Japan has expanded its commercial whaling to include fin whales, the second-largest animal species on the planet, a decision criticised by Australia's government on Thursday.

Whether with family or friends in Australia, don't miss out on the "whale watching" experience that Priyanka Chopra recently had

Priyanka is shooting for The Bluff in Australia

Marine biologists raced Thursday to save more than 100 pilot whales after a mass stranding on an Australian beach, with officials fearing many will have to be euthanised.

After the whale became stranded, many people swam close to it, touching it and taking selfies.

While the 55-year-old was cruising along the water at Mona Vale beach, a humpback whale leapt out of the water and landed on top of him.

A mysterious, decaying marine creature washed up on a beach in Papua New Guinea. Experts believe it's a marine mammal, but can't identify it.

A whale struck a boat off the coast of eastern Australia on Saturday morning, killing one man and injuring another.

The pod of 97 long-finned pilot whales gathered in shallow water off Cheynes Beach.

More than 50 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, but authorities said Wednesday they were "optimistic" that the other 45 whales in the pod could survive.

More than 50 pilot whales have died hours after stranding themselves on a beach in Western Australia, with authorities saying Wednesday they are scrambling to save dozens more.

Such rescue operations are extremely dangerous as the team deals with large animals weighing up to 30 tonnes, along with sea and weather conditions.

The death of about 200 pilot whales at a Tasmanian beach has renewed questions about what causes such mass strandings and whether they can be prevented.

About 200 pilot whales have perished after being stranded on an exposed, surf-swept beach on the rugged west coast of Tasmania, Australian rescuers said Thursday.