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Some Whales Live Much Longer Than Previously Thought, a Discovery That Could Change How We Protect Them
In a new study, researchers use novel techniques to uncover more accurate life expectancy estimates of southern and North ...
Three endangered whales get tangled in fishing gear off East Coast in one week
The current population of the North Atlantic right whale stands at less than 400 as the species has grown increasingly ...
3 North Atlantic right whales spotted entangled in gear this month
Three North Atlantic right whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off the coast of the U.S. just this month, ...
Cameras attached to baby humpback whales show they burp, bark, and snort at their mothers to get what they want!
The results showed that baby whales tend to get more vocal just before nursing in the morning – and this was the noisiest ...
How long do right whales live? Nearly twice as long as previously thought, study finds
Bowhead whales — cousins of right whales — can also live incredibly long lives, with some surviving for two centuries. As ...
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
Two endangered whales have been spotted entangled in fishing gear off Massachusetts, and one is likely to die from its ...
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Right whales live nearly twice as long as we thought
The data revealed that Southern right whales can live for more than 130 years, with some speculated to reach the ripe old age ...
Two endangered right whales seen entangled off Massachusetts; young male "likely to die"
Entangled right whales were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, and scientists say one of them is likely to die.
2 Endangered Whales Found Entangled in Fishing Gear, With 1 Likely to Die
The North Atlantic right whales, which were seen off the coast of Massachusetts, are one of the most endangered large whale ...
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Right Whales Can Live For Over 130 Years, Nearly Twice As Long As Previously Thought
The results revealed that while the median lifespan of Southern right whales is 73.4 years, 10 percent are capable of ...
Study: Shipping paths pose a ‘major threat’ to whales
The study, published in Science last month, conducted a worldwide assessment of ship-strike risks to whales. Researchers drew ...