32ft whale washes up dead on Norfolk coast
A 32ft (10-metre) sperm whale has washed up dead on the north Norfolk coast.
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Possible new beaked whale species discovered in Mexico
Scientists believe they may have discovered a new species of beaked whale off the western coast of Mexico.
Cranes lift runaway train off whale sculpture in Rotterdam
The front carriage of a Dutch train that landed on a sculpture of a whale’s tail after ploughing through the end of an elevated section of track has been painstakingly lifted clear of the artwork and lowered to the ground.
Salvage operation under way to rescue train caught by whale sculpture
A salvage operation is under way to lift a runaway train off a sculpture of a whale’s tail, where it landed after ploughing through the end of an elevated section of track.
What a fluke: Dutch whale tail sculpture catches train
A train driver in the Netherlands has escaped injury after his front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale’s tail.
Body of ‘whale’ found washed up on north-east beach
The carcass of what is believed to be a dead whale has been found on a north-east beach. It was discovered on the beach at Blackdog by a dog walker earlier today. It is not yet known how the animal passed away or how long it had been dead for.
Video: North-east fisherman captures amazing moment pod of Orcas surfaces next to boat
A fisherman has relived the “once in a lifetime” moment a pod of 20 killer whales surrounded his small boat off the north-east coast.
‘No evidence’ wind turbines responsible for North Sea whale deaths
There is “no evidence” that wind turbines or manmade structures caused the death of North Sea sperm whales, according to a chief veterinary surgeon.
Don’t call it a ‘wholphin’ – rare hybrid spotted for first time off Hawaii coast
Scientists have revealed the first sighting of a cross between a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin in the ocean off Hawaii.
Watch: Sadness as massive 40ft whale washed up at Scottish beach dies
A rescue mission to save a whale which washed up on a beach near Monifieth has turned into a recovery operation after the animal was found dead.
North-east one of best regions in Britain for dolphin sightings
The North-east is one of the best places in the UK to spot whales, dolphins and porpoises, according to a new study.
Whale and Dolphin rescue training held at Aberdeen Beach
Volunteers who help save dolphins and whales stranded on the country’s beaches descended on Aberdeen for the first mass training event held in Scotland for more than five years.
Divers set to carry out whale stranding rescue exercise at Aberdeen beach
Divers are set to descend on the city’s beach as part of an exercise to help marine animal rescues.
Probe launched into boats going too close to marine wildlife
Police are investigating several incidents where boat operators have gone too close to wildlife such as dolphins, orcas and humpback whales.
Large whale found dead on North-east beach
A whale has been found dead on the North-east coast.
Watch: Humpback whale duo thrill wildlife watchers
A pair of humpback whales, who have attracted more than 1,000 people to the Moray coast in a few days, could become a tourist attraction for months to come.