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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute embark on coastal survey on ma
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Marine scientists believe that climate change and ensuing impacts on ocean ecosystems might be one of the reasons for increased events of whale stranding. Recently, the carcass of a 50-ft blue whale had been washed ashore in Kozhikode district, Kerala.
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Nature favours creatures in all sizes: Study
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The researchers spent five years compiling and analyzing data about the size and biomass of every type of living organism on the planet -- from tiny one-celled organisms like soil archaea and bacteria to large organisms like blue whales and sequoia trees.
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Did you know male whales give up singing to attract love?
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In Australia's eastern shore, male whales are giving up singing to lure a partner in favour of battling other male whales for dominance.
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Will deep-sea mining affect whales? Find out
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers have cautioned that seabed mining in the deep ocean might begin soon, but the potential impact on creatures such as whales remains unknown.
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Sound reveals giant blue whales dance with the wind to find food: Research
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 6 (ANI): Tracking blue whales by their booming vocalizations, researchers have revealed how these ocean giants find dense aggregations of food.
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Large groups of southern fin whales documented in the Antarctic, after the
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 8 (ANI): After blue whales, fin whales are the largest whales in the world and human beings have hunted both species to near-extinction. After the ban on commercial whaling in 1976, the stocks of these long-lived, but slow-growing creatures are rebounding: researchers h
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India Book of Records reveals new records of this summers
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 15 (ANI/NewsVoir): Many people aspire to be a part of the India Book of Records and are inspired by our annual book, which we publish every year. Such achievers and record-holders invigorate our organisation and motivate us to improve as a team. We are honoured to assi
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Online games should be banned, they adversely affect children's health: Co
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 3 (ANI): H Vasanthakumar, Indian National Congress (INC) MP from Kanyakumari on Tuesday urged the government to ban online games, citing its side effects on the mental and physical health of children.
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'Blue Whale' game claims life of 20-year-old in Pune
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A 20 years old youth committed suicide in Perne Phata area of the district on Wednesday night after playing the Blue Whale game.
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Now, a new mathematical model can help save species from extinction
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): One thing that species like the blue whale, Bengal tiger and the green turtle have in common is the fact that all three of them are at the brink of extinction and are classified as endangered species.
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Is Momo challenge the new Blue Whale?
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Buenos Aires [Argentina], August 7 (ANI): In the latest instance of social media wrongly influencing children and teens, the suicide of a 12-year-old girl in Argentina is reportedly being linked to something called as the Momo challenge.
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'Blue Whale Challenge' claims Saudi boy's life
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], Jun 30 (ANI): A boy from Saudi Arabia killed himself due to the infamous 'Blue Whale Challenge' game.
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