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4 days, 9 hours ago

Orca mom Tahlequah is carrying a dead calf for the second time, raising concerns among scientists

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Deep mourning by an orca mother Some female orcas have been known to carry their deceased offspring, but the time and distance Tahlequah has carried her two dead calves is unusual, according to experts. Candice Emmons/NOAA Fisheries This act of grief raises concerns among researchers, including Weiss and Hanson, for its physical …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

Closure of French marine park sparks outcry over future of its two orcas

CNN

CNN — The closure of a marine zoo in the south of France has sparked intense debate over the future of its inhabitants, including two beloved orcas. Marineland Antibes, near Cannes, closed for good on Sunday, with management citing legislation banning shows featuring cetaceans such as dolphins and whales, which the French government passed in 2021. The French government then …

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1 week, 1 day ago

An orca that carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 is doing so once again

Associated Press

An endangered Pacific Northwest orca that made global headlines in 2018 for carrying her dead calf for over two weeks is doing so once again following the death of her new calf, in another sign of grief over lost offspring, researchers said. The mother orca, known as Tahlequah or J35, has been seen carrying the body of the deceased female …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Associated Press

MIAMI — Activists sued the federal government Thursday to release images of dead orca whales, sea lions and other marine mammals entangled by commercial fishing boats off the U.S. West Coast. The complaints were filed after the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration failed to fulfill multiple Freedom of Information Act requests filed by Oceana, a Washington-based conservation group, as …

Fishing Noaa Dead Oceana

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Activists sued the federal government …

Fishing Noaa Oceana

1 month ago

There’s something fishy about a recent sighting of an orca in a salmon ‘hat’

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Recently, a male orca known as J27, or “Blackberry,” was photographed in Washington’s Puget Sound wearing a salmon on his head, and many observers declared that the trend had returned. But while the sight of the salmon-wearing orca sparked excitement, “there have been no further recent images of these orcas wearing salmon …

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1 month ago

There’s something fishy about a recent sighting of an orca in a salmon ‘hat’

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Recently, a male orca known as J27, or “Blackberry,” was photographed in Washington’s Puget Sound wearing a salmon on his head, and many observers declared that the trend had returned. But while the sight of the salmon-wearing orca sparked excitement, “there have been no further recent images of these orcas wearing salmon …

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1 month, 1 week ago

1980s fashion returns… for killer whales! Orcas are spotted wearing salmon as 'hats' nearly 40 years after they were spotted enjoying the bizarre trend

Daily Mail

Killer whales have been spotted wearing dead fish on their heads - a look they were seen sporting nearly 40 years ago by researchers. Killer whales have been spotted wearing dead fish on their heads Researcher say their behaviour could be linked to a larger population of salmon in the waters this year, and because they have an abundance of …

Fish Salmon Wearing Spotted Killer Whale Whales

1 month, 1 week ago

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters in length — new research has revealed. While anecdotal evidence had previously suggested that orcas …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. CNN — An orca pod in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico has devised a cunning strategy to hunt and kill whale sharks — the world’s largest fish that can grow up to 18 meters in length — new research has revealed. While anecdotal evidence had previously suggested that orcas …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Researchers have now gathered direct evidence of orcas hunting and killing whale sharks. open image …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Orca pod rams yacht in latest killer whale attack in Spain

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wim Vandenhende, 43, and Dana Huens, 36, were travelling …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cetacean conversation: AI could let us talk to whales. Experts question if that's a good idea

Salon

Selling more than 125,000 copies, the 1970 album “Songs of the Humpback Whale” is the bestselling nature recording of all time. In an article published five days before Payne’s death last year, the lifelong activist asked readers to imagine what it might be like to talk to whales, writing, “If we could communicate with animals, ask them questions and receive …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Mediterranean Sea Horror: Killer whales sink $128,000 yacht in 2-hour coordinated attack

Hindustan Times

In the Mediterranean Sea, a group of killer whales attacked and capsized a yacht worth $128,000. The crew on board the yacht were startled by the well-coordinated attack by the orcas, which lasted for about two hours, as per reports. The New York Post reported that only 22 hours into their 10-day journey from Vilamoura, Portugal, to Greece, Robert Powell, …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Princess Anne meets university student, 21, hoping to become the youngest person and first woman to row unsupported from Europe to South America

Daily Mail

Princess Anne has met a student who is hoping to become the youngest person and first woman to row unsupported from Europe to South America. The Princess Royal met Zara Lachlan at a military parade at Welbeck Defence Sixth Form College in Leicestershire Ms Lachlan has been rowing since the age of 16 and learnt to sail in yachts and …

Europe Women South America Going First Woman Row Princess Anne

5 months, 3 weeks ago

MLC 2024: San Francisco Unicorns confirm second spot after win over Seattle Orcas

Hindustan Times

Dallas, : An impressive spell by Hassan Khan and a quick-fire half-century by Finn Allen helped the San Francisco Unicorns register a six-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas in the 18th match of the Major League Cricket 2024 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday. MLC 2024: San Francisco Unicorns confirm second spot after win over Seattle Orcas …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List After Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Match

ABP News

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List: Los Angeles Knight Riders defeated Seattle Orcas by four wickets in the 15th match of the ongoing Major League Cricket season 2024 on July 18 at the Church Street Park stadium in Morrisville. MLC 2024 Updated Points Table After Seattle vs Los Angeles Match Teams Mat Won Lost Tied NR …

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5 months, 4 weeks ago

MLC 2024: Washington Freedom emerge victorious in low-scoring affair against Seattle Orcas

Hindustan Times

Dallas, : Washington Freedom edged out Seattle Orcas by five wickets in a tense low-scoring affair of the 2024 Major League Cricket at Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas. MLC 2024: Washington Freedom emerge victorious in low-scoring affair against Seattle Orcas Lockie Ferguson and Saurabh Netravalkar shared seven wickets to bundle out Seattle Orcas to 124 in 19.4 overs. Lahiru Milantha and …

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6 months ago

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List After Los Angeles vs Seattle Match

ABP News

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List: Seattle Orcas defeated Los Angeles Knight Riders by nine wickets in the sixth match of the ongoing Major League Cricket on July 10. South Africa batter Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 66-ball 103 run knock, along with Quinton de Kock’s half century, ensured that Seattle chased the target set by Los Angeles …

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6 months ago

Pooran powers MI New York to six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in season opener

Hindustan Times

Morrisville, : The Major League Cricket 2024 season commenced as MI New York began their title defence with a commanding six-wicket win over the Seattle Orcas. Pooran powers MI New York to six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in season opener All eyes were on Nicholas Pooran at Church Street Park in Morrisville as the West Indian wicketkeeper-batter continued his form …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chaitanya Bishnoi, Aaron Jones, Sunny Patel set for Major League Cricket 2024

Hindustan Times

Dallas, : Major League Cricket Domestic Supplementary Draft, held on June 18, has been completed. Chaitanya Bishnoi, Aaron Jones, Sunny Patel set for Major League Cricket 2024 Following the mammoth interest in the T20 World Cup and America's success, three Cognizant Major League Cricket teams Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, and Seattle Orcas had a roster place available, …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Why killer whales are attacking boats near Gibraltar? Scientists finally have an answer

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Orcas ramming onto boats and sinking them in the Strait of …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand Man Fined Rs 30,000 After Trying To ‘Body Slam’ A Killer Whale

News 18

Animals should be treated with kindness. In a similar demonstration, a man from Auckland was fined $600 for trying to “body slam" two Orcas. Although he failed to “body slam" the Orca, the offender touched the aquatic animal which is also against the rules. We would like to thank those who continue to alert us to potential breaches of New …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

The quest to alter our last ‘toxic’ act: Inside the rise of human composting

LA Times

It was nearly dark outside when Blaire Van Valkenburgh strode through the woods, lanterns dangling from both hands, to visit the soil that was once her husband. Blaire Van Valkenburgh scans the sky after placing lanterns around the area where her late husband’s “soil” rests in the woods outside their Washington state home on Orcas Island. Return Home CEO Micah …

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Orca mom Tahlequah is carrying a dead calf for the second time, raising concerns among scientists

Closure of French marine park sparks outcry over future of its two orcas

An orca that carried her dead calf for weeks in 2018 is doing so once again

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

Activists sue federal government for images of dead orcas entangled by fishing boats

There’s something fishy about a recent sighting of an orca in a salmon ‘hat’

There’s something fishy about a recent sighting of an orca in a salmon ‘hat’

1980s fashion returns… for killer whales! Orcas are spotted wearing salmon as 'hats' nearly 40 years after they were spotted enjoying the bizarre trend

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

Images reveal how an orca pod hunts the world’s largest fish

Special killer whale hunting strategy unravelled as orcas take on mighty whale sharks

Orca pod rams yacht in latest killer whale attack in Spain

Cetacean conversation: AI could let us talk to whales. Experts question if that's a good idea

Mediterranean Sea Horror: Killer whales sink $128,000 yacht in 2-hour coordinated attack

Princess Anne meets university student, 21, hoping to become the youngest person and first woman to row unsupported from Europe to South America

MLC 2024: San Francisco Unicorns confirm second spot after win over Seattle Orcas

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List After Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders Match

MLC 2024: Washington Freedom emerge victorious in low-scoring affair against Seattle Orcas

MLC 2024 Updated Points Table & Most Runs, Wickets List After Los Angeles vs Seattle Match

Pooran powers MI New York to six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in season opener

Chaitanya Bishnoi, Aaron Jones, Sunny Patel set for Major League Cricket 2024

Why killer whales are attacking boats near Gibraltar? Scientists finally have an answer

New Zealand Man Fined Rs 30,000 After Trying To ‘Body Slam’ A Killer Whale

The quest to alter our last ‘toxic’ act: Inside the rise of human composting