A major wildlife relocation effort is underway in Canada as dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited marine facilities in the United States. The operation began on Monday with the first group of whales carefully lifted from their pools using specially designed transport slings attached to … [Read more...] about Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
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Balloon releases will soon be illegal in this U.S. state over concerns about animal safety
Louisiana is set to become one of the latest U.S. states to restrict outdoor balloon releases after lawmakers approved new legislation aimed at protecting wildlife and reducing environmental damage. The measure, recently passed by the state legislature, prohibits the intentional outdoor release of both Mylar and latex helium balloons. The law is scheduled to take effect on … [Read more...] about Balloon releases will soon be illegal in this U.S. state over concerns about animal safety
David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’
More than two decades after The Blue Planet transformed wildlife filmmaking, the BBC has confirmed that David Attenborough will return to narrate Blue Planet III, the latest installment in one of the world’s most celebrated natural history documentary franchises. The new six-part series, produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, is expected to showcase some of the … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Will Return To Narrate the BBC Series ‘Blue Planet III’
Pregnant diver jumps into the ocean to help injured dolphin — and the dolphin appeared to understand every moment
What began as an ordinary day off the coast of Los Angeles turned into an extraordinary encounter between humans and one distressed marine mammal when pregnant diver Nicole Isaacs made a split-second decision that has since captivated millions online. Isaacs was out at sea when a dolphin approached her boat and, unusually, refused to leave. The animal’s behaviour immediately … [Read more...] about Pregnant diver jumps into the ocean to help injured dolphin — and the dolphin appeared to understand every moment
Foil surfer is hunted by massive shark off Santa Barbara: ‘It’s coming for you, go, go, go’
A surfer off the coast of California described a dramatic encounter after being pursued by what appeared to be a large shark during a foil surfing session near Santa Barbara. Ron Takeda, who was testing new foil surfing equipment with a group offshore, said the incident unfolded during a planned long-distance run when he noticed unusual movement behind him in the … [Read more...] about Foil surfer is hunted by massive shark off Santa Barbara: ‘It’s coming for you, go, go, go’