The story begins with the fact that millions of years before humans existed, the oceans were filled with a vast network of whale songs. Each species had its unique sounds, such as the humpback's courting arias or the sperm whale's distinct clicking dialects. However, due to human activities, these sounds are slowly being drowned out by noise pollution. In the mid-1970s, … [Read more...] about The Spectral Outpourings of a Beluga Whale: Noc’s Attempt to Bridge the Linguistic Divide Between Animals and Humans
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New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
The oceans are vast and full of mystery. For centuries, humans have looked out to sea and imagined what creatures might dwell within. One of the most enduring myths of the sea is that of the kraken, a giant, tentacled monster said to dwell in the deep waters off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Now, new research suggests that a behavior recently observed in humpback whales … [Read more...] about New Whale Behavior May Be Inspiration for Ancient Norse Sea Creature Myth
Whale Deaths in Alaska: Investigation Underway to Uncover Cause and Possible Link to Previous Year’s Unusual Mortality Event
A recent spike in whale deaths in Alaska has raised concerns among researchers, who are now investigating the cause of these fatal strandings. In late June, three large whales were found dead along the coastline in a span of just one week, prompting officials to take action. One fin whale was found dead in Knik Arm near Anchorage on June 22, followed by a humpback whale four … [Read more...] about Whale Deaths in Alaska: Investigation Underway to Uncover Cause and Possible Link to Previous Year’s Unusual Mortality Event
Thailand’s Three Whale Rock-Uncover the Mysteries Behind These Rocks
Hin Sam Wan, which means Three Whale Rock, is a 75 million-year-old rock formation jutting majestically near the mountains. It earned its name because it looks like a family of whales. The place is reachable by an extensive network of trails, and a hike to these impressive stones is breathtakingly memorable. Hin Sam Wan rock formation protrudes out of a mountain in … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Three Whale Rock-Uncover the Mysteries Behind These Rocks
Man who was “swallowed” whole by a whale claims that he wasn’t aware of what had happened until it got dark
An individual who was swallowed whole by a whale didn't even become aware of his situation until everything around him turned black. A "sardine run," in which inhabitants of the deep herd schools of sardines together so they can more easily eat them, was being captured on camera by wildlife photographer Rainer Schimpf off the coast of South Africa. Schimpf attempted to … [Read more...] about Man who was “swallowed” whole by a whale claims that he wasn’t aware of what had happened until it got dark