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Tiny fiber-optic cables on seabed can do a lot more than you can imagine. Now, they can listen to silent whales. Here's how- Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibility
- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food webs
- Faroe Islands whale hunt: Over 700 dolphins and whales killed in annual grind tradition sparks global outrageThe Faroe Islands witnessed a mass killing of over 700 whales and dolphins in a traditional hunt. This ancient practice, known as the 'grin...05 Jun, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
- Why scientists are racing to protect animal traditions before they disappearWildlife conservation is shifting focus. Experts now emphasize preserving animal traditions, behavior, and social skills. This new approach...19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Whale Culture Is Real: They Pass Down Traditions Across Generations, Creating Cultural Systems in the OceanWhales exhibit intelligence and create cultures passed down through generations. These learned behaviors include unique migration patterns,...04 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- IndiGo launches direct Chennai–Réunion Island flightsIndiGo has launched direct flights from Chennai to Réunion Island, marking the first Indian airline to offer non-stop connectivity to the F...30 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
- This Wolf Pulled Up a Crab Trap, and it Could Change What We Know About Animal IntelligenceA female gray wolf in British Columbia was observed dragging an underwater crab trap ashore to access herring bait, a behavior experts sugg...24 Apr, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
- Why Washington's Whales Demand 1,000 Yards? The Surprising Science Behind Their Strict Distance RuleWashington State now requires boats to stay 1,000 yards from Southern Resident killer whales, a rule effective in early 2025. This expanded...16 Mar, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
- Blue whales' mysterious silence leave scientists worried as it sends a dire warning to humanityAlarming reports indicate a significant decline in blue whale vocalizations due to devastating heatwaves. These heatwaves have triggered to...06 Aug, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
- Third entangled endangered whale spotted in span of a week off East Coast24 Dec, 2024, 02.51 PM IST
- Commercial whaling, climate change are inhibiting evolutionary change in Arctic whales30 Oct, 2024, 02.09 PM IST
- Right whale is found entangled off New England in a devastating year for the vanishing speciesA North Atlantic right whale was discovered entangled in the rope off New England, adding to the challenges faced by the endangered species...14 Apr, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
- Saved from whaling, blue whales now face threat from global warming, human activities: StudyBlue whales, the largest animals, face challenges like global warming, pollution, and disrupted food sources. Genetic variations exist amon...24 Mar, 2024, 09.05 AM IST
- Endangered North Atlantic Right whales at risk as vessels speed through protection zonesA report by nonprofit organization Oceana reveals that a significant number of large vessels along the US East Coast are ignoring designate...19 Oct, 2023, 08.58 PM IST
- Whale accident in New Zealand: Owners of fateful boat break silenceThe terrifying whale incident happened couple of days ago shook the entire country of New Zealand, especially after Peter Simpson broke his...12 Sep, 2022, 06.08 PM IST
- Humpback whales learn songs like humans: StudyHumpback whales learn songs in segments, in a similar way to how humans acquire language skills, and can even remix them, a study has found...25 Jul, 2017, 05.40 PM IST
- Near 500 whale sharks saved in last decade: Alka Talwar, Tata ChemicalsIndia’s first ever whale shark satellite and marker tagging programme has been initiated under the Whale Shark Conservation programme. So f...01 Sep, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
- Blue whales spotted off Sindhudurg coast after 100 yearsThe whales were spotted recently by a group of researchers, three kms from the Sindhudurg coast between March and May.22 May, 2015, 03.44 PM IST
- Whales display human-like ability to learn from each otherHumpback whales are able to pass on hunting techniques to each other, just as humans do, new research has found.26 Apr, 2013, 03.39 PM IST
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