Dramatic footage of a penguin using it's environment to the best advantage when pursued by a killer whale. picked by kelaltieri 1 year ago

Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the porpoises and one of the world's most powerful predators. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fish, squid, and seabirds. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A killer whale injured a trainer when he grabbed the man and pinned him to the bottom of an exhibition tank during a show at San Diego's SeaWorld Adventure Park. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Eco-tourists on a whale-watching vessel, looking forward to observing the mighty creatures in their natural habitat, were instead greeted by the sight of a harpooned whale being dragged in by a Japanese whaling vessel on Friday. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

An astonishing sequence of images showed the orca emerging from shallow icy waters towards the shore in an attempt to feed on the seal pup. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago

The newcomer, which was filmed by a television news helicopter, has excited marine scientists who think it may be related to Migaloo - to date, the only known all-white humpback whale. picked by deEPCHIll 1 year ago

Fail Whale is the delightful image of a flying whale that Twitter uses when the site is down for one reason or another. The whale, became so popular that folks made their own versions (dozens), ranging from sculptures to tattoos to comics. picked by Bingo 5 months ago

The moment a mother humpback whale gently helps her newborn calf to take its very first breath has been captured on camera.

The rare event is described as the 'Holy Grail' for whale-watchers. Marine scientists said they watched in astonishment as the mother swam beneath the distressed baby and lifted it above the water, clearing its blowhole to take in air. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Japan's annual whale hunt generates tons upon tons of meat from hundreds of "scientifically killed" whales. Where does it all go? Japanese food company Asian Lunch offers a spicy solution: Whale Curry. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

The amazing images show a polar bear feasting on the remains of dead whale.

Resting happily on the mammal, the bear - facing a heavy meal- appears to sensibly be sharing his meaty find with a flock of seagulls. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

Researchers say they have shown for the first time that humpback whale calves make sounds. The nonprofit Cetos Research Organization, which studied humpbacks off Maui and Kauai, say the grunts and squeals emitted by the young whales are messages for their mothers. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

It is now generally accepted that the bowhead whale is the longest lived mammal on the planet, with a lifespan of over 200 years. But that it can sing with "more than one voice" and that it changes its repertoire from year to year is news. This behaviour is unique among baleen whales and is a newly discovered phenomenon that has been investigated by researchers at the University of Copen... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The splashes, barks and grunts of baleen whales carry much more meaning than biologists thought, according to the latest survey of the marine mammals.
The scientists behind the study say that these noises could be the ideal characteristics for conservationists to monitor to understand the growing impact of noises made by humans on the underwater environment.
[audio clip in article] picked by bingo 1 year ago

New South Wales Premier Morris Iemma says experts are seeking international help for the whale calf stranded off Sydney's northern beaches. picked by ConeOfSilence 1 year ago

The whale was discovered Wednesday, caught in a lobster pot and netting south of the Rockaways.
*This is not far from my BF's place* picked by suebe 9 months ago

A Paekakariki man is calling himself a whale rider after a brush with a southern beauty but the joyride could cost him $30,000.

Simon O'Donnell said he paddled out to the whale off the Kapiti Coast then stepped on to its back as it swam underwater. Standing on the whale was "just insane". picked by Bingo 3 months ago

Mara the whale is capable of great gentleness as she guides her calf, Kell, on an epic journey from the waters off Polynesia where he was born to Antarctica. In almost a human gesture, she wraps a protective flipper around her son. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The partial remains of an ancient toothed whale species that roamed the ocean 5 million years ago have been discovered on a California beach. picked by AutumnLotus 3 months ago

Willy was never really free. The killer whale star of the Hollywood movie Free Willy had to be cared for by humans even after he was released and he never successfully integrated with his wild kin. Researchers now say attempts to return him to the wild were misguided. picked by bingo 7 months ago

GRAPHIC. NSFW. Denmark is one of the countries currently supporting efforts to lift the ban on commercial whaling and it does not
oppose the resumption of international trade in whale products. More info here. picked by Turtle 2 years ago