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This colossal extinct whale was the heaviest animal to ever livePaleontologists in Peru have described an ancient species of whale that was way heavier than a blue whale.
By Jennifer Nalewicki Published
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Fears that dead 60-foot-long whale in Ireland could explode sends experts scramblingExperts abandoned the autopsy of a dead fin whale after they heard bubbling noises from the creature's gut, indicating there was a chance it could explode if opened.
By Harry Baker Published
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$500,000 chunk of 'floating gold' found in dead whaleThe huge chunk of ambergris was found lodged inside the sperm whale — and scientists believe it ruptured its intestine, causing its death and subsequent beaching in La Palma.
By Ethan Freedman Published
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Ultra-rare, deep-diving whale dies on New England beach with possible case of bird fluA necropsy revealed that the animal may have been infected with avian influenza, which would be "a big deal" if it is confirmed by further testing, scientists say.
By Sascha Pare Published
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Suspected Russian spy whale is looking for love in all the wrong placesA beluga whale that was discovered wearing a suspicious harness in 2019 is on the move in search of other belugas. But it's heading in the wrong direction.
By Harry Baker Published
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In rare attack, 30 orcas 'badly wounded' 2 adult gray whales in CaliforniaA pod of about 30 orcas attacked and "badly wounded" two adult gray whales off the coast of California, according to drone footage.
By Elana Spivack Published
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Humpback whales: Facts about the singers of the seaHumpback whales are iconic members of the baleen whale family thanks to their breathtaking breaches and hauntingly beautiful songs.
By Patrick Pester Last updated
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Heartbreaking footage shows whale with severely broken back struggling to swimA fin whale with a deformed spine was recently spotted struggling to swim off the coast of Spain. Its back was likely broken during a vessel strike, experts say.
By Harry Baker Published
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Watch footage of 1,000 baleen whales in record-breaking feeding frenzy in AntarcticaCruise ship passengers near Antarctica witnessed the massive group, which mainly consisted of fin whales, feeding on an overabundance of krill in 2022.
By Harry Baker Published
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