Exploding whale tale drives home council’s stay-at-home message
A council’s attempt to push the stay-at-home message using a cautionary tale of an exploding whale has struck a chord with social media users.
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‘Lost boy’ whale which stranded may have had brain problem, tests suggest
A “lost boy” sperm whale which died after stranding in the Highlands may have had a brain problem, a post mortem has found.
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.