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Orcas Imitate Human Speech as a Way to Communicate With Us
In 2018, a study made headlines when it found that a captive orca, or killer whale, was able to imitate human speech. The ...
Whales could one day defend themselves in court—and in their own words
Scientists are closer than ever to deciphering sperm whale communication. Their breakthroughs could open the door to expanded ...
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Here's what necropsy results revealed in the deaths of 2 whales in LA and Orange counties
A toxin released by one of the largest algae blooms on record off the Southern California coast was linked to the deaths of a ...
Increasing whale, dolphin deaths linked to toxic algae in Southern California
A harmful algal bloom off the Southern California coast continues to sicken and kill marine life, with at least seven dolphins washing ashore this week alone in Venice Beach. Marine experts are ...
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India downgrades ties with Pakistan after Kashmir attack
New Delhi on Wednesday closed key land border crossings and suspended a key water-sharing treaty with Pakistan, accusing ...
Sea creatures keep dying in California waters. Now researchers have an answer
Sea creatures keep showing up dead in California waters, and researchers may have an answer as to why. It has to do with their food. One of the largest algae blooms in Southern California has been ...