The Wildlife Trust of India’s “Pan India Whale Shark Project” has rescued and released 1,001 whale sharks that were accidentally entangled in fishing nets, which the agency says is a ...

In turn, this contributes to ongoing conservation efforts. Whale shark swimming. Image via Pixels. Whale sharks live up to 70 years or more. Whale Shark accidentally swallows a bird. Image by ...

This scuba diver couldn't believe his luck when a gigantic whale shark cruised right past him. The great beast would have run him over if he hadn't swam out of the way. Whale sharks are massive ...

A team of researchers have recently witnessed behavior in the wild that could offer critical clues about how the endangered whale shark reproduces. This surprising discovery, made by a research team ...

Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) on Tuesday freed a whale shark accidentally entangled in fishing nets off the coasts of Kerala. This marked the rescue and release of the 1,001st such animal since the ...

Researchers in WA's north have observed a mature male whale shark biting the tail of a juvenile female on an annual expedition. It is believed to be the first time a pre-mating ritual for the ...

Whale sharks, the largest fish in the ocean, captivate the hearts of many with their gentle nature and majestic presence. These spotted behemoths roam the tropical seas, filtering plankton through ...

Their research outputs have included insights into the impacts of tourism on whale sharks and the predation of baitfishes /Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) ...

Komodo dragons, orangutans, stingless bees and a flight of fruitbats are a feast for the eyes during this trip to Indonesia ...

Southern right whales can live to be more than 130 years old — which is decades longer than previously thought, according to new research. The marine animals, a type of baleen whale found in the ...

Southern right whales have lifespans that reach well past 100 years, and 10% may live past 130 years ... Conservation and management strategies that do not plan accordingly will have a higher ...