Humpback whales are making a comeback—here's one reason why

When University of Southern Denmark whale researcher Olga Filatova set off on her first field trip in 2000, she spent five ...
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This whale species is so rare it’s never been seen alive

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists ...
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Scientists find rare tusked whale alive at sea for the first time — and shoot it with a crossbow

Researchers have identified ginkgo-toothed beaked whales alive at sea for the first time after years of searching, and in ...
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‘Living Fossil’ Sharks, Rays and Whale Sharks Get a Lifeline Amid Extinction Threat

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora on Friday updated its regulation and monitoring of several iconic shark and ray species ...