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Ship Traffic Threatens Blue Whales

July 6, 2012

(WHALES) Growing ship traffic has become a significant danger to endangered whales all over the globe. According to news reports, there have already been six whale deaths this year caused by ship strike. This problem is particularly troublesome in Sri Lanka, where thousands of largely unstudied blue whales are under increasing threat from commercial shipping and unregulated whale-watching boats. Read on to learn more about this unfortunate phenomenon and sign the petition to stop commercial shipping from killing whales. — Global Animal

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Whale Rescued In Southern California, Now Dead? (VIDEO)

March 30, 2012

(ANIMAL RESCUE) Last weekend, a young gray whale named Bart finally swam free after rescuers spent seven hours disentangling him from a large fishing net. However, a similar gray whale was found dead in Long Beach Harbor on Tuesday afternoon. Found with black rope attached to the fluke and injuries at the base of the tale, wildlife authorities are investigating whether this gray whale could be Bart. Read on to learn more about this discovery and see the video below of Bart’s miraculous rescue. — Global Animal

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Whale Poop In Perfume?

February 22, 2012

(WHALES) What is the most expensive ingredient in perfume? Poop, of course! Sperm whale poop to be exact. Sperm whales create ambergris, a solid, waxy substance in their intestines to aid digestion. The fragrant ambergris can be worth $20 a gram, making these beauties quite the commodity. However, a question of morality remains, with sperm whales being an endangered species, is it wise to put such a high price tag on the animal’s by-product? Should those who stand to illegally make a profit from ambergris be prosecuted? Read on to learn more about this “gold of the sea” and tell us what you think in our poll. — Global Animal

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Humpbacks Leap In Numbers

October 27, 2011

(WHALES) — Some species whales, such as western North Pacific gray whales and right whales, continue to survive on the edge of extinction because of whaling. However, the humpback whales of the eastern North Pacific are moving forward in numbers since protection from the deadly practice increased decades ago. Data concludes at least 21,000 humpbacks, which is likely an underestimate, now live safely along  the North American coast. This number is possibly more than years prior to whaling of humpbacks — an exciting leap thanks to compassionate humans. Read on to learn more. — Global Animal 

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Mystery Of The Deep: How Do Whales Attack Squid?

October 15, 2011

(SEA LIFE) The squid and the whale are predator and prey of the ocean deep, yet scientists are still perplexed at how such a sleek and able prey, with excellent smell and sight and an ink cloud for a quick departure, lacks the ability to escape a large, conspicuous mammal. Learn more about several hypotheses on how whales capture their slimy counterparts. —Global Animal

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Russian Grey Whale Makes Incredible Journey

February 28, 2011

Flex, a Russian whale, swam from Russia, up to Canada, then down the coast to Mexico in about a month. His journey brings into question the relationship between eastern and western Pacific grey whales; could they be closer than we thought? Discover the reason for Flex’s sprint across the ocean.

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B.C. Whale On World Tour, Including Israel

May 14, 2010

A Vancouver whale stuns scientists by making a splash off the coast of Israel.

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