Why Can’t Humpback Whales Swallow Humans?
While there are occasional reports of whales inadvertently swallowing humans, such incidents are extremely rare.For instance, just a few days ago, a lobster diver made headlines after escaping death when ...
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Why do many countries still hunt whales despite worldwide condemnation?
Whales are large yet friendly animals, often regarded as sacred in many cultures. Nonetheless, many countries continue to hunt whales, despite global public outcry against such practices.Japan Allows the Hunting ...
Seeing a giant whale, the young man raised his phone to record, only to witness a terrifying scene moments later
The incident occurred when two teenage brothers, Wyatt Yager (19 years old, from Maine) and Colin (16 years old), were on their way to go fishing early in the morning. ...
Why can whales dive deeper than nuclear submarines?
The deep diving ability of whales is the result of evolutionary adaptation over millions of years. Thanks to their special body structure and efficient energy-saving capabilities, whales can live and ...
More and more whales are getting stranded in Osaka Bay, Japan
As global warming continues to rise, an increasing number of whales are becoming stranded in Osaka Bay, located in western Japan.On February 19, a whale measuring 13-14 meters in length ...
Microplastics have been detected in the tissues of whales and dolphins
Marine mammals - including species such as whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea otters, manatees, and dugongs - are facing threats from various human activities. Species like the North Atlantic ...
Suspension of the auditory testing project on whales
The whale hearing research project has been suspended after a whale lost its life in adverse weather conditions on the night of June 2-3.Since 2021, the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment ...
Rare sighting of a giant whale with deformities
A strangely deformed whale has been spotted off the coast of Spain.Recently, the New York Post reported that a 17-meter-long giant fin whale with a severely curved spine was discovered ...
Why can animals with “breathing noses” like whales sleep underwater?
In-Depth Research Reveals Fascinating Insights into Whale Sleep"Whales don’t need to sleep" is a completely misleading assertion, as many believe that fish cannot sleep underwater.As highly intelligent mammals, whales and ...
Icelandic Fishermen Catch Giant Fin Whales
The last whaling company in Iceland resumes operations after a four-year hiatus.The carcasses of two fin whales being towed ashore by Hvalur hf. (Photo: Andalou)Two vessels operated by Hvalur hf ...
