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Australia’s secret whaling deal?

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that the Australian government has drawn up an agreement that allows Japan to kill more whales in the North Pacific in return for killing less in the waters around Antarctica. The proposal was apparently … Continue reading

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Beached whales die in Tasmania

Around 150 whales have died in Tasmania after a mass stranding. The whales are long-finned pilot whales and were discovered on Saturday.  It is likely that they were migrating past Tasmania and, sadly, strandings are apparently not uncommon. There is … Continue reading

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008

That Natural History Museum’s website has the winners and commended entries from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2008 competition, and there are some great photos there. You can see the various categories here. If you’re only interested in underwater … Continue reading

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IUCN Whale deal falls through

At the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona, a deal between whaling nations and conservation groups fell through at the last minute after the Australians pressed for stronger language. Japan and Norway had been persuaded to adopt a resolution which said … Continue reading

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White Whale Spotted

A white humpback whale has been spotted off Byron Bay, which is on the east coast of Australia. If confirmed, this would be only the second known all-white whale. The first one, Migaloo (which means “White Fella” in Aboriginal) was … Continue reading

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