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Australian scientists have noticed a troubling rise in the number of whales caught and tangled in ropes, nets and fishing ...

The Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI) is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications.

Often mistaken for yabbies, the freshwater spiny crayfish species of Australia’s east coast are extraordinarily diverse.

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Sardine Run in South Africa. From ancient rock art and epic mountain trails to spicy food scenes and safaris without the crowds, South Africa overflows with sights and activities for tourists. Yet, ...

From alien-like carcasses to severed feet, and more, here are the weirdest and grossest things ever found on a beach, and the ...

Fishermen at a national park in Thailand were stunned when a massive sea creature approached their boat. A video shows the a rare sighting. Screengrab from Thailand’s Department of National Parks, ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Whale shark scientist reporting for duty. Credit: Jisu Sheen photo Inventive typography. Leon Noel ...

Despite their enormous size, whale sharks are completely harmless to humans. These peaceful filter feeders glide through the water, feeding only on plankton, krill, and other tiny organisms. Divers ...