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Tag: right whale

G-day, mate! Up for some seaweed footy?
Behavior

G-day, mate! Up for some seaweed footy?

Social media and drone footage shows humpback whales in Australia, US and Canada cognitively engaged with floating kelp and seaweed.
October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 Nicole Stephanie Gierlinger
North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller
Conservation

North Atlantic right whales are getting smaller

With fewer than 400 individuals left on the planet, the situation for North Atlantic right whales is dire. Beyond the…
August 5, 2021September 2, 2021 Julia Zeh
Are marine mammals susceptible to COVID-19?
Human impacts

Are marine mammals susceptible to COVID-19?

Humans aren't the only ones susceptible to COVID-19 and as the virus continues to spread, concern for wildlife is growing.
January 11, 2021January 14, 2021 Julia Zeh
The story behind the story: Understanding how mother whales communicate and the challenges of studying an endangered species
Behavior

The story behind the story: Understanding how mother whales communicate and the challenges of studying an endangered species

How do North Atlantic right whale moms talk to their calves? A recent paper describes new quiet calls which have…
October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 Julia Zeh
Biology Climate Change

Fatter Whales Float Better

North Atlantic right whales are giant marine mammals that rely on their blubber to store energy, stay warm, and float.…
March 3, 2014March 3, 2014 Anne M. Hartwell

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