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Porphyrios
Porphyrios (Greek: Πορφύριος) was a large whale that harassed and sank ships in the waters near Constantinople in the sixth century.
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An Anatomical Quirk Could Explain Why Whale Brains Aren't Pulverized When They Dive
Humans have concocted all sorts of equipment to help us overcome the intense water pressures of the ocean's depths.
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The History of the Oceans Is Locked in Whale Earwax
The massive plugs contain spikes and dips of stress hormones that perfectly match the history of modern whaling. By Ed Yong.
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Darkwave
Underwater languages at the brink of extinction. By Ed Ou, Carrie Haber, John Ford, with guests.
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Orcas vs great white sharks: in a battle of the apex predators who wins?
It’s difficult to imagine the voracious great white shark as prey. Could orcas really be overpowering them and removing their livers? By Lauren Smith.
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Humpback Whales Remix Their Old Songs
They combine tunes at musically similar places, like the world’s biggest deejays. By Ed Yong.
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Seven right whales found dead in ‘devastating’ blow to endangered animal
Carcasses found off Canada in recent weeks in what may be biggest single die-off of one of world’s most endangered whale species, expert says. By Ashifa Kassam.
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‘Shocking’ levels of PCB chemicals in UK killer whale Lulu
One of the UK’s last killer whales, which was found dead last year, had some of the highest levels of a toxic pollutant ever recorded. By Rebecca Morelle.
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What We’ve Learned from Giving Dolphins LSD
Communication between humans and animals may be possible after all. By Daniel Oberhaus.
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UK scientists bid to solve mystery deaths of hundreds of baby southern right whales
Two-year project aims to learn why carcasses have washed up on Argentina’s coast. By Robin McKie.
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Listening for Extraterrestrial Blah Blah
If one is looking for signals from an extraterrestrial civilization, why not practice on some of the non-human communication systems? By Laurance R. Doyle.
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A Possible Break in One of Evolution’s Biggest Mysteries
Whales have a history that is among the strangest and least-understood of any animal—and barnacles might be the key to unlocking their secrets. By Peter Brannen.
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Dolphins Stolen From Wild Cry In Half-Empty Tanks At 'Museum'
For animal people. Pass it on. By Ameena Schelling.
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Scientists call for breaching dams to save Puget Sound orcas
Researchers who track the endangered population of orcas that frequent Washington state waters said Friday that three whales are missing or believed dead since summer. The most recent death of a 23-year-old female known as J28 and likely her 10-month-old calf drops the current population to 80, among the lowest in decadesBy Phuong Le.
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The Lost Cultures of Whales
Conservation isn’t just about numbers; it’s also about species’ knowledge and traditions. By Shane Gero.
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Whaling nations block South Atlantic sanctuary plans
Conservation groups dismayed as Japan and other pro-whaling nations vote against plans for a protected area for whales, dolphins and porpoises. By Adam Vaughan.
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Japan to face criticism at international summit for flouting whaling ruling
Japanese fleets have killed more than 300 minke whales in the Southern Ocean despite a court ruling and three-decade-old ban. By Adam Vaughan. (Oct. 20, 2016)
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The Surprising Similarities Between Whales and Primates
A whale biologist reports from the world’s biggest primatology conference. By Shane Gero. (Aug. 24, 2016)
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The Killer in the Pool
Last February [six years ago], when a 12,000-pound orca named Tilikum dragged his SeaWorld trainer into the pool and drowned her, it was the third time the big killer whale had been involved in a death... By Tim Zimmermann (July 30, 2010)
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Post-menopausal orcas’ wisdom helps family survive
Wisdom of the elders may help killer whales make it through rough times, with older females leading the pods to salmon feeding grounds. By Andy Coghlan. (Mar. 5, 2015)
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