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World-first blue whale nursing footage
Drone footage taken off the west coast of New Zealand in February may be the first known video of a mother blue whale nursing her calf.
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Nature & Wildlife
VIDEO: Catching whale ‘blows’
A team of Queensland scientists is using innovative methods to investigate the success of Australia’s humpback whale populations.
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GALLERY: Drones capture stunning perspective of whales
Researchers are using drones to monitor the health conditions of humpback whales in Western Australia – with stunning results. Find out more.
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Drones offer new approach to whale research
Researchers are using drones to monitor the condition of humpback whales in Western Australia.
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Australian town a killer place to see orcas
Orcas are thought of as a Northern Hemisphere species, but in this part of WA, you’re almost guaranteed to see this fearsome whale
Nature & Wildlife
Humpback Whales: The brawl to mate
In a violent humpback whale mating strategy, lusty males fight for access to females, sometimes even to the death.
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Bay of Islands, NZ
With 144 islands, the Bay of Islands is a fantastic destination for divers, kayakers and nature lovers.
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Whale poo important for ocean ecosystems
Rather than a burden on the marine food chain, whales contribute important nutrients, new research shows.
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Japan’s scientific whaling ended, but loophole remains
Japan’s controversial whaling program has been banned, but the loophole still exists
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Minke research expedition underway
Aussie scientists aim to show how non-lethal whale research can be done.