July 1, 2025
Protection for sharks, sloths and species in demand for pet trade up for debate at UN wildlife meeting
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Explore: whales
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June 10, 2025
Facts about North Atlantic right whales
Read moreJune 10, 2025
Global leaders launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice
Read moreMay 22, 2025
The importance of whale watching: protecting marine life through responsible tourism
Read moreApril 14, 2025
Fin whales safe from harpoons for another year in Iceland
Read moreApril 14, 2025
North Atlantic right whale 2025 calving season: report card
Read moreApril 11, 2025
The fastest whales and dolphins in the ocean
Read moreApril 11, 2025
12 animals that help people and the planet
Read moreApril 10, 2025
FAQ about whales
Read moreMarch 24, 2025
Animals of the Arctic
Read moreMarch 20, 2025
Iceland’s season of slaughter is about to begin—time is running out to save whales
Read moreMarch 12, 2025
What is a marine mammal? A complete guide
Read moreDecember 23, 2024
Are dolphins whales?
Read moreDecember 13, 2024
Protecting whales and supporting fisheries: New initiative to reduce threats in Canada
Read moreNovember 20, 2024
Top 10 animal victories of 2024
Read moreOctober 25, 2024
106,608 signatures against whaling delivered to Japanese embassies
Read moreSeptember 10, 2024
16 of the world’s most endangered animals in 2024
Read moreSeptember 6, 2024
16 Terrific Animals With Tusks: Facts & Photos
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Are fin whales finished? Japan resumes commercial hunt
Read moreJuly 26, 2024
Warm-blooded animals
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What is bycatch?
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15 of the most endangered animals in the ocean
Read moreJune 10, 2024
Kenya’s coastal communities learn to rescue stranded dolphins and whales
Read moreMay 10, 2024
10 conservation projects saving endangered wildlife
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