Off the coast of Hawaii, a couple of divers were swimming when an extremely unusual event occurred. They were swimming close to a pod of humpback whales when one of them, weighing 79,366 pounds, calmly extended its enormous flipper in their direction. The white-bellied female whale reached out with her fin to shake hands (or give the diver a high-five). The human piqued her … [Read more...] about A Diver And A Humpback Whale Swim Together While Exchanging High Fives
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California’s Most Famous Whale Washes Ashore in Bay Area, Killed By Ship
Fran the whale was the most popular humpback in California. The 17-year-old whale won the affection of tourists and whale watchers in the state for many years. The Bay Area News Group claims that she became the subject of the most pictures and the greatest affection. According to SF Gate, her approximately 50-foot-long body was discovered on California's Manhattan Beach … [Read more...] about California’s Most Famous Whale Washes Ashore in Bay Area, Killed By Ship
After Five Decades in Captivity at The Miami Seaquarium, Lolita The Orca Whale Could Reenter the Wild
The geriatric killer whale could soon return to the waters off the coast of the Pacific Northwest, the region where Lolita's mother reportedly still lives Lolita the killer whale may return to the ocean and maybe reunite with her elderly mother 52 years after being brought into captivity. According to The Guardian, activists are making progress in their decades-long … [Read more...] about After Five Decades in Captivity at The Miami Seaquarium, Lolita The Orca Whale Could Reenter the Wild
France Euthanizes a Beluga Whale that Became Stranded in The Seine River
Officials have verified that a beluga whale rescued after being stranded in France's Seine River for more than a week perished while on its way to the sea. Since August 2, the whale has been trapped in the freshwater lock at St.-Pierre-La-Garenne, 45 miles northwest of Paris. According to wildlife conservation organizations monitoring the situation, its health deteriorated … [Read more...] about France Euthanizes a Beluga Whale that Became Stranded in The Seine River
Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River
It's unheard of to see a beluga this far south. An beluga whale, which is often found in the frigid seas of the Arctic, was observed traveling up the Seine in France, hundreds of miles from where it normally lives. Officials are already concerned that the whale is underweight, which raises more worries about its wellbeing since it appears that it is quite lost. According … [Read more...] about Beluga Whale Seen Missing, Miles From Arctic Home, In French River