To See Where a Whale Has Been, Look in Its Mouth
The baleen that hangs from the jaws of some whale species contains clues about their migrations and diets -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
New research using fossils of whale ancestors reveals their path to becoming Earth"s largest mammals
Modern cetaceans—whales and dolphins—have one of the largest size ranges of any living animal group, ranging from as small as 1.5 meters long to as much as 30. However, a new study reveals this diversity came much later in their evolution than ex.....»»
Ghost rodents: Get ready to fall in love with Australia"s albino rats and mice
Discoveries of albino animals have a unique ability to capture the public imagination, often leading to flurries of social media and news coverage. (Think Migaloo, the famous white humpback whale.).....»»
Temperature-dependent adaptations of whale shark vision
Researchers in Japan led by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe and Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, have discovered that whale shark vision has uniquely temperature-dependent adaptations unseen in any other lifeform. They ha.....»»
How does Idaho count wolves? Critics say state uses "smoke and mirrors," misleads public
As a scruffy gray-and-brown wolf stood in a grassy Idaho clearing, it fixed its gaze straight ahead. Another dark wolf trotted down a muddy dirt road. A third stepped over gravelly terrain, its mouth open as it panted in the sun. Motion-triggered cam.....»»
Sociology professor explains the term "fatphobia," discusses the implications for society
In a society that is chronically online, the term "fatphobic" is often used to describe certain public figures, pieces of media and industries. One example is Taylor Swift's video for "Anti-Hero." Another is a movie titled "The Whale," which opened l.....»»
Orca female observed caring for baby pilot whale
A small team of oceanographers from the West Iceland Nature Research Center, Orca Guardians Iceland and Dalhousie University, has observed an adult female orca swimming with and caring for a young long-finned pilot whale. The team outlined their obse.....»»
Medieval manuscripts may have described “new” whale feeding trick centuries ago
Old Norse hafgufa, medieval bestiaries seem to depict "trap feeding." Enlarge / A digital reconstruction of a humpback whale engaged in trap feeding. (credit: John McCarthy, Flinders University) About 10 years ago, marin.....»»
Blue whale foraging and reproduction are related to environmental conditions, study shows
A new study of New Zealand blue whales' vocalizations indicates the whales are present year-round in the South Taranaki Bight and their behavior is influenced by environmental conditions in the region......»»
Is it time to shut your mouth? This smart wearable will let you know
A team at Northwestern University has developed a wearable device that warns you when you're exceeding your vocal limits, saving your voice box from damage......»»
Marine commission: Whale deaths not linked to wind prep work
An independent scientific agency that advises the federal government on policies that could impact marine mammals said there is no evidence linking site preparation work for offshore wind farms with a number of whale deaths along the U.S. East Coast......»»
10 worst CGI in superhero movies
From Spawn's free-floating CGI cape in Spawn to Superman's plastic mouth in Justice League, Digital Trends ranks the 10 worst CGI moments in comic book movies......»»
American Cancer Society to vape company: Keep our name outta your mouth
ACS sent a cease-and-desist letter, and Elfbar has deleted its press release. Enlarge / Elfbar disposable vape flavored vaping e-cigarette products. (credit: Getty | Patrick T. Fallon) The American Cancer Society has mad.....»»
Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep-sea mining
Seabed mining could soon begin in the deep ocean—but the potential impact on animals including whales is unknown, researchers have warned......»»
Foot-and-mouth variant hits Iraq buffaloes, threatening livelihoods
Despite vaccinating his entire herd against foot-and-mouth disease, Iraqi farmer Saadoun Roumi has lost five of his 15 buffaloes to a variant never before seen in the country......»»
Study examines how reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships
Ever found yourself angry at a situation and in desperate need to tell the world about it by ranting to anyone who'll listen? Maybe it's time to pause; inhale and reflect on what values you hold dear......»»
2023 Oscars: where to watch all the Best Actor nominees
From Colin Farrell in The Banshees of Inisherin to comeback kid Brendan Fraser in The Whale, find out where to watch this year's group of Best Actor nominees......»»
Study reveals influence of krill availability on humpback whale pregnancies
New collaborative research led by scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, shows reduced krill supplies lead to fewer pregnancies in humpback whales—a finding that could have major implications for industrial krill fishing......»»
Feds research whale mystery after more than a dozen dead whales wash up along East Coast
Fourteen whales have washed up on Atlantic Coast beaches since Dec. 1, but marine mammal experts and some conservation groups urge caution before jumping to conclusions about why these animals and others died......»»
12-million-year-old whale fossil skull found in Maryland
A whale skull fossil estimated to be some 12 million years old has been found on a beach in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, according to a local museum......»»
Study reveals solutions to reduce whale entanglement in Scotland"s creel industry
Dr. Lauren McWhinnie from Heriot-Watt's Institute of Life and Earth Sciences contributed to a new study investigating the nature and extent of whale entanglements in Scottish fishing gear......»»