Marine Mammals
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Dawn M. Smith
Once a target for whaling boats, now humpbacks draw whale watching crowds with their acrobatics, as they rebound from a history of being hunted. more...
Narwhals Help Study Climate Change
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Dawn M. Smith
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly. more...
Sea Mammal Watching in Scotland
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Dave McFadzean
The Moray Firth in North East Scotland is home to some of the largest bottle-nosed dolphins in the world. Sailings from the port of Buckie offer an excellent opportunit more...
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Dawn M. Smith
Northern elephant seals have made a huge comeback after facing near extinction but it is their diving and fasting capabilities that researchers are most interested in now more...
Nibbles, the Wayward Elephant Seal
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Dawn M. Smith
Nibbles, a juvenile elephant seal has been attacking other inhabitants at the mouth of the Russian River. Some possible reasons are based in his species' natural history more...
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Dawn M. Smith
Two surviving species of monk seal have adapted their behavior to avoid the presence of man. Marine Sanctuaries also offer hope for their continued existence. more...
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Dawn M. Smith
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection. more...
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