Only nine of 63 whales survive NZ stranding

Last Updated: Sunday, August 22, 2010, 10:55

Only nine of 63 whales which beached themselves in a northern New Zealand bay survived.

Bowhead whales smell the air

Last Updated: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 11:49

Scientists have revealed a previously undiscovered ability of bowhead whales` to smell the air - a finding that could change the understanding of how they locate prey.

Why killer whales & women stop breeding early

Last Updated: Friday, July 2, 2010, 17:02

The evolutionary mystery of menopause is a step closer to being solved, thanks to new research on killer whales.

Toxins found in whales bode ill for humans: Report

Last Updated: Friday, June 25, 2010, 08:46

Sperm whales feeding even in the most remote reaches of Earth`s oceans have built up stunningly high levels of toxic and heavy metals.

Whaling commission ponders suspending hunting ban

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 22, 2010, 00:47

The International Whaling Commission began its most important meeting in decades debating whether to scrap an ineffective 25-year ban on commercial hunting and instead allow for limited whaling under a more enforceable regime.

Whales closer to us than thought, say scientists

Last Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 18:31

Marine mammals are smarter than thought and share several attributes of humans, scientists say.

Exploiting whales, companies eye new products

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 10:14

Companies in Japan, Iceland and Norway are developing whale-based products ranging from drugs to cosmetics to animal feed.

Human rights urged for whales and dolphins

Last Updated: Sunday, May 23, 2010, 21:30

Whales and dolphins should get "human rights" to life and liberty because of their intelligence.

Fifteen whales stranded on Chile beach rescued

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 10:22

Fifteen whales washed up on a beach in the northern Chilean city of Iquique were rescued by some 300 volunteers, police and navy personnel.

Japan to catch 60 minke whales for `research`

Last Updated: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 13:36

The Fisheries Agency has said that a fleet of five vessels will catch 60 minke whales off the northeastern coast of Japan starting Thursday as part of "research whaling" for 2010.