Baleen whales

Scientists solve whale song mystery

Whales sing loud enough that their songs travel through the ocean, but knowing the mechanics behind that has been a mystery.

Scientists now think they have an idea, and it's something not seen in other animals: A specialized voice box.

Experts say the discovery, while based on a study that is too tiny to be definitive, will direct future research into how whales communicate.

12-million-year-old whale fossil skull found in Maryland

A whale skull fossil estimated to be some 12 million years old has been found on a beach in the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland, according to a local museum.

The discovery was made in October by a Pennsylvania man, Cody Goddard, who was searching for fossils and shark's teeth, the Calvert Marine Museum said in a statement.

Dead whale found floating off Piraeus

The body of a whale was found floating more than two nautical miles off the coast of Piraeus on Wednesday afternoon, the local port authority said.

The authority notified the competent service of the Municipality of Piraeus which towed the body to the beach of Freattida, a district in the southeastern part of Piraeus.

The carcass was then transported to a landfill for burial.

Over 150 Whales were Found on a Beach in Australia

Over 150 whales were found dead on a beach in Australia, the BBC reported.

Animals of the type of tropical pilot were spotted by a fisherman at Hamelin Bay, about 300 kilometers south of Perth. Nearly half of whales have died, according to authorities in Western Australia.

A rescue action was organized to return the whales to the water with dozens of volunteers.

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