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April 14, 2025

Fin whales safe from harpoons for another year in Iceland

April 14, 2025

North Atlantic right whale 2025 calving season: report card

April 11, 2025

The fastest whales and dolphins in the ocean

April 11, 2025

12 animals that help people and the planet

April 10, 2025

FAQ about whales

March 24, 2025

Animals of the Arctic

March 20, 2025

Iceland’s season of slaughter is about to begin—time is running out to save whales

March 12, 2025

What is a marine mammal? A complete guide

December 23, 2024

Are dolphins whales?

December 13, 2024

Protecting whales and supporting fisheries: New initiative to reduce threats in Canada

November 20, 2024

Top 10 animal victories of 2024

October 25, 2024

106,608 signatures against whaling delivered to Japanese embassies

September 10, 2024

16 of the world’s most endangered animals in 2024

September 6, 2024

16 Terrific Animals With Tusks: Facts & Photos

August 14, 2024

Are fin whales finished? Japan resumes commercial hunt

July 26, 2024

Warm-blooded animals

July 24, 2024

What is bycatch?

July 19, 2024

15 of the most endangered animals in the ocean

June 10, 2024

Kenya’s coastal communities learn to rescue stranded dolphins and whales

May 10, 2024

10 conservation projects saving endangered wildlife

April 19, 2024

Animals with the best hearing in the world

April 12, 2024

The hope and heartache of right whale calving season

April 4, 2024

Animals with the longest lifespans

April 3, 2024

Types of whales: meet the largest animals in the ocean