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Brendan Fraser Turns 56: Here's All You Need To Know About "Brenaissance" And More
Brendan Fraser won his first-ever Academy Award for The Whale in 2023
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New Zealand Scientists Dissect World's Rarest Spade-Toothed Whale
New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented.
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Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks And Scientists Have The Evidence Now
While it may seem that whale sharks and orcas battling it out would be one titanic battle, the reality is not as grand.
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Baleen Whales’ Hearing Tested for the First Time, Scientists Discover New Capabilities
Juvenile minke whales were temporarily captured in a Norwegian study to investigate their hearing. Results published in Science showed that baleen whales detect ultrasonic frequencies, possibly aiding in predator evasion. This breakthrough, despite ethical debates, could influence ocean noise regulation. Critics raised concerns about stress and har...
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Video: 47-Foot Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore In Alaska, Draws Massive Crowd
The colossal carcass, comparable in length to a college basketball court, drew a huge crowd as hundreds of locals flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse.
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At World's Largest Lake, A Rancid Dead Whale Center Of Attention
The "dead whale" is not real, but a hyper-realistic model developed using moulds from real whales.
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Mystery Behind Russia's "Spy Whale" Revealed In New Documentary
The beluga dubbed the "spy whale," was wearing a harness with a small camera and a buckle marked with "Equipment St Petersburg."
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Photographer Captures Breathtaking Close-Up Shot Of A Humpback Whale's Eye. See Pics
Positioned near the side of her head, the eye provides an expansive field of vision, while a thick layer of protective blubber shields it from harm and maintains warmth.
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Chinese Aquarium's Star 'Whale Shark' Turns Out To Be A Robot, Visitors Outraged
Excitement quickly turned to disappointment as visitors discovered the 'whale shark' was a mechanical imitation.
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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Thane Police Seize Whale Vomit Worth ₹6.2 Crore, Arrest 3 Smugglers
The Kalyan unit of Thane crime branch in Maharashtra arrested three people and seized 5.6 kg of ambergris (whale vomit) worth Rs 6.20 crore, police said on Saturday.
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Mysterious Noises Coming From Mariana Trench for a Decade Finally Explained
Strange underwater noises, known as “biotwang” sounds, have puzzled scientists since they were first heard near the Mariana Trench in 2014. These odd noises, described as a combination of low grumbling and high-pitched metallic ringing, are reminiscent of sounds from sci-fi movies. For years, the source of these noises was unknown, though they ...
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"Russian Spy" Beluga Whale Had Multiple Bullet Wounds: Animal Rights Group
Nicknamed 'Hvaldimir,' the beluga whale became popular in Norway after the unusual harness on it sparked speculations that it was trained as a spy by Russia.
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Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead In Norway: Report
A beluga whale named Hvaldimir which captured the world's imagination in 2019 was found dead in Norway, a report said. The 14-foot-long and 2,700-pound whale was spotted with a harness seemingly designed for a camera five years ago.
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Robert Kennedy Jr Beheaded A Beached Whale, Took It Home, Says Daughter
A bizarre tale involving Robert Francis Kennedy Jr has resurfaced. The story, first shared by Kick Kennedy -- the daughter of RFK Jr -- witha magazine, sheds light on a childhood memory.
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Brendan Fraser Turns 56: Here's All You Need To Know About "Brenaissance" And More
Brendan Fraser won his first-ever Academy Award for The Whale in 2023
-
New Zealand Scientists Dissect World's Rarest Spade-Toothed Whale
New Zealand scientists on Monday began dissecting a whale considered the rarest in the world, a species so elusive that only seven specimens have ever been documented.
-
Killer Whales Are Hunting Whale Sharks And Scientists Have The Evidence Now
While it may seem that whale sharks and orcas battling it out would be one titanic battle, the reality is not as grand.
-
Baleen Whales’ Hearing Tested for the First Time, Scientists Discover New Capabilities
Juvenile minke whales were temporarily captured in a Norwegian study to investigate their hearing. Results published in Science showed that baleen whales detect ultrasonic frequencies, possibly aiding in predator evasion. This breakthrough, despite ethical debates, could influence ocean noise regulation. Critics raised concerns about stress and har...
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Video: 47-Foot Endangered Fin Whale Washes Ashore In Alaska, Draws Massive Crowd
The colossal carcass, comparable in length to a college basketball court, drew a huge crowd as hundreds of locals flocked to the shore to catch a glimpse.
-
At World's Largest Lake, A Rancid Dead Whale Center Of Attention
The "dead whale" is not real, but a hyper-realistic model developed using moulds from real whales.
-
Mystery Behind Russia's "Spy Whale" Revealed In New Documentary
The beluga dubbed the "spy whale," was wearing a harness with a small camera and a buckle marked with "Equipment St Petersburg."
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Photographer Captures Breathtaking Close-Up Shot Of A Humpback Whale's Eye. See Pics
Positioned near the side of her head, the eye provides an expansive field of vision, while a thick layer of protective blubber shields it from harm and maintains warmth.
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Chinese Aquarium's Star 'Whale Shark' Turns Out To Be A Robot, Visitors Outraged
Excitement quickly turned to disappointment as visitors discovered the 'whale shark' was a mechanical imitation.
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Rescuers Save 4 Stranded Killer Whales In Russia's Kamchatka: Report
A group of Russian rescuers and volunteers have saved four killer whales stranded for hours off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia's far east after leading them to deeper waters, the SHOT Telegram channel reported on Wednesday.
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Thane Police Seize Whale Vomit Worth ₹6.2 Crore, Arrest 3 Smugglers
The Kalyan unit of Thane crime branch in Maharashtra arrested three people and seized 5.6 kg of ambergris (whale vomit) worth Rs 6.20 crore, police said on Saturday.
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Mysterious Noises Coming From Mariana Trench for a Decade Finally Explained
Strange underwater noises, known as “biotwang” sounds, have puzzled scientists since they were first heard near the Mariana Trench in 2014. These odd noises, described as a combination of low grumbling and high-pitched metallic ringing, are reminiscent of sounds from sci-fi movies. For years, the source of these noises was unknown, though they ...
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"Russian Spy" Beluga Whale Had Multiple Bullet Wounds: Animal Rights Group
Nicknamed 'Hvaldimir,' the beluga whale became popular in Norway after the unusual harness on it sparked speculations that it was trained as a spy by Russia.
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Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead In Norway: Report
A beluga whale named Hvaldimir which captured the world's imagination in 2019 was found dead in Norway, a report said. The 14-foot-long and 2,700-pound whale was spotted with a harness seemingly designed for a camera five years ago.
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Robert Kennedy Jr Beheaded A Beached Whale, Took It Home, Says Daughter
A bizarre tale involving Robert Francis Kennedy Jr has resurfaced. The story, first shared by Kick Kennedy -- the daughter of RFK Jr -- witha magazine, sheds light on a childhood memory.
