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Whale of a tail: Scientists track unique humpback ‘fingerprint’

By Juan RESTREPO, Juan BARRETO ON BOARD THE ARC SIMON BOLIVAR , Antarctica, March 15, 2024 (AFP) - In Antarctica,…

Five dead after NZ boat reportedly collides with whale

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- Five people are dead after a boat flipped over in waters off of New Zealand's…

Humpback whale washes up on Channel beach in France

CALAIS, France (AFP) - A female humpback whale nearly 10 metres long (31 feet) was found dead after washing up…

Wounded whale found dead on Greek island

ATHENS, Greece (AFP) - A young whale that washed up near Athens last week was found dead on a nearby…

Ailing whale found near Athens returns to deeper waters

ATHENS, Greece (AFP) - An ailing young whale found near the coast of Athens in a rare sighting has returned…

Giant rubber whale helps Kiwi rescuers battle beachings

by Neil SANDS Agence France-Presse WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) - A two-tonne rubber whale can take on a life of…

Massive whale beaches itself in northern France

CALAIS, France (AFP) - French animal experts said on Sunday they were preparing to conduct an autopsy on a 19-metre-long…

Two stranded humpback whales rescued in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Rescue teams saved two stranded whales along the Atlantic coast of Argentina Tuesday, the World…

Whale that won Canadian hearts believed to be dead

SOREL, Canada (AFP) — A young humpback whale that swam up one of Canada's major rivers, delighting Montrealers who packed…

Wayward whale takes city break in Montreal

MONTREAL, Canada (AFP) — A young humpback whale that swam up one of Canada's major rivers and has been exploring…

For some whales, sonar may provoke suicidal behaviour: study

by Marlowe HOOD Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Scientists have long known that some beaked whales beach themselves…

Baby whale rescued from shark net in Australia

GOLD COAST, Australia (AFP) -- A humpback whale calf is rescued after getting entangled in a shark net off the…

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