Marine life

Study confirms killer whales hunt in packs to feast on Earth’s biggest creature – the blue whaleStudy confirms killer whales hunt in packs to feast on Earth’s biggest creature – the blue whale

Study confirms killer whales hunt in packs to feast on Earth’s biggest creature – the blue whale

<p> <strong>As one of the top marine predators, scientists always wondered if the killer whales or orcas hunted the largest…

3 years ago
Scientists puzzled as a group of killer whales saves life of humpback rival they normally hunt as preyScientists puzzled as a group of killer whales saves life of humpback rival they normally hunt as prey

Scientists puzzled as a group of killer whales saves life of humpback rival they normally hunt as prey

<p> <strong>Strange are the ways of nature and its creatures and this was in full view in an awesome incident…

3 years ago
Scientists solve the mystery of why mighty whales do not choke while feedingScientists solve the mystery of why mighty whales do not choke while feeding

Scientists solve the mystery of why mighty whales do not choke while feeding

<p> <strong>It is some sight to watch one of the world’s biggest creatures – the majestic whales – leaping out…

3 years ago
Killer whales can hunt for longer as Arctic ice meltsKiller whales can hunt for longer as Arctic ice melts

Killer whales can hunt for longer as Arctic ice melts

<p> <strong>The climate change is being manifested in diverse areas and in different ways. Recently it has come to light,…

3 years ago
Can big eating Baleen whales clean up the oceans, arrest Climate Change?Can big eating Baleen whales clean up the oceans, arrest Climate Change?

Can big eating Baleen whales clean up the oceans, arrest Climate Change?

<p> <strong>Fresh study on baleen whales has brought to light a startling fact that these enormous mammals of water on…

3 years ago
Whales follow sound signals to hunt down fast moving preyWhales follow sound signals to hunt down fast moving prey

Whales follow sound signals to hunt down fast moving prey

<p> <strong>In a recent study published in eLife last week it was suggested that whales in order to target their…

3 years ago
The strange case of Killer Whales Being Chased by Pilot WhalesThe strange case of Killer Whales Being Chased by Pilot Whales

The strange case of Killer Whales Being Chased by Pilot Whales

<p> <strong>It is rare to see top predators whether on land or water or air being driven off from their…

4 years ago
Why do swarms of sardines swim to their death in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean?Why do swarms of sardines swim to their death in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean?

Why do swarms of sardines swim to their death in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean?

<p> <strong>Described as the biggest migration event of the world and called the Sardine Run, it has always fascinated and…

4 years ago
Over 1,400 dolphins slaughtered in Denmark in a gory huntOver 1,400 dolphins slaughtered in Denmark in a gory hunt

Over 1,400 dolphins slaughtered in Denmark in a gory hunt

<p> <strong>As many as 1,400 white-sided dolphins were killed in a day as part of a gory hunting ritual in…

4 years ago
Contrary to belief, study suggests that male squids are concerned parents!Contrary to belief, study suggests that male squids are concerned parents!

Contrary to belief, study suggests that male squids are concerned parents!

<p> <strong>Scientists were in for a pleasant surprise when they found that male squids not particularly known as loving fathers,…

4 years ago
Defying age, Cuttlefish has an “elephant’s” memoryDefying age, Cuttlefish has an “elephant’s” memory

Defying age, Cuttlefish has an “elephant’s” memory

<p> <strong>All of us have the mortal fear of ageing! It is not just because of the physical deterioration which…

4 years ago