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Stranded Whale Euthanized in Long Island BayA humpback whale that stranded on a sandbar in Long Island's Moriches Bay on Nov. 20 was euthanized on Wednesday (Nov. 23), after attempts to move the animal into deeper waters were unsuccessful.
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Saved by the Whale! Humpbacks Play Hero When Orcas AttackMarine biologists report observations of humpback whales acting as unlikely marine vigilantes, ganging up on killer whales when they attack other species.
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In Photos: Tracking Humpback Whales in the South Pacific OceanCheck out amazing photos of humpback whales breaching the ocean surface as scientists monitor their lengthy sea travels.
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Oceans Apart: 3 Humpback Whale Subspecies IdentifiedDespite their epic migrations, humpback whale populations in different oceans are genetically distinct subspecies, new research finds.
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Distinct Humpback Whale Populations Found in North PacificFive distinct humpback whale populations have been identified in the North Pacific Ocean, in the most comprehensive genetic study of these marine mammals in this region of the ocean yet.
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Some Endangered Species Actually at Low RiskThe polar bear is one of five species whose extinction risk is actually a myth.
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Cacophony of Shipping Noise Found in Humpback, Killer Whale HabitatShips and industrial activity is drowning out the noise of whales in certain areas of the British Columbia coast, a new study shows.
