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Dead humpback whale washes up on Rio's beach
A dead humpback whale has been washed up on the shore of Rio de Janeiro's Ipanema beach.
Biologist Rafael Carvalho said Wednesday the whale appears to have been dead for a few days.
Its body was decomposing...
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Dead whale found on beach in Egypt
The carcass of a whale weighing several tons has been found on a beach in Alexandria, on Egypt's Mediterranean coast.
It's not unheard of for whales and other marine creatures to wash up on the shores of the north coast,...
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Crews Free Entangled Humpback Whale Near Maui
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: COURTESY NOAA MMHSRP
SHOTLIST:
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Near Maui, Hawaii - 12 January 2018
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Crews Free Entangled Humpback Whale Near Maui
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: COURTESY NOAA MMHSRP
SHOTLIST:
NOAA HANDOUT - COURTESY NOAA MMHSRP (Permit # 18786-02)
Near Maui, Hawaii - 12 January 2018
++Permit number must be included on...
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Body of beached fin whale cut up and removed from Belgium beach GRAPHIC
A fin whale, the second largest in its species in the world, was found dead on a beach next to Van Haan,124 kilometres (77 miles) north of Brussels on the North Sea coast.
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Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince Harry mingle with David Beckham, Asim Chaudhry, Aaron Ramsey, others at gala premiere of 'Our Planet'
UK PRINCES UNITE IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AT 'OUR PLANET' PREMIERE
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Beluga whale off Norway so tame people can pet it
A beluga whale found in Arctic Norway with a tight harness is so tame that residents can pet the mammal on its nose.
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Beluga whale off Norway so tame people can pet it
BELUGA WHALE OFF NORWAY SO TAME PEOPLE CAN PET IT
Sky News
Sky Erects Plastic Whale in London re Ocean Rescue
VOICED: A 10 metre whale made from plastic bags, bottles and straws - began a journey across the UK today - starting by the River Thames in London. It's part of the Sky Ocean Resuce Campaign to highlight the amount of plastic that ends...
TED-Ed
How Whales Breathe, Communicate... and Fart with Their Faces
Dr. Joy Reidenberg is an expert in comparative anatomy, but also quite relatable to preteens! Here, she lectures on echolocation by likening it to "farting with the face!" She explains with film, actual whale voice recordings, diagrams,...
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Mammals
Learn more about mammals with this fantastic video! It discusses mammals varying from whales to mice to elephants. Can your class tell the difference between a whale and a shark?
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Blue Whale
Staring out onto the ocean is often soothing and calm, but take a dip beneath the waters to find plenty of sounds and activity! This video clip studies the sounds of blue whales. Find out what their pulsing sounds might mean in this...
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Killer Whale vs. Sea Lions
Two hungry killer whale brothers are on the prowl for their daily dose of sea lions. They swim up to shore to snag their meals and fill up their stomachs. Note: This video may be inappropriate for some viewers.
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Whale of a Meal
One of nature's most mesmerizing mammals, the humpback whale, can live up to 60 years. They can hold their breath for 30 minutes underwater. Watch this video to learn more about this large mammal!
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Oceans: Arctic
By 2100, it is projected that nearly all of the Arctic's sea ice will be lost. Explore this region and learn about the effects of global warming on our polar bears, ring seals, whales, and narwhals. What will happen to our arctic sea...
PBS
When Whales Walked
Remember that time whales were the size of house cats and walked on land? It's true—the evolution of whales is stranger than many suspect! See it all unfold in a historical video from PBS Eons channel that presents the evidence proving...
Stated Clearly
What is the Evidence for Evolution?
Would you believe whales and hippos share a common ancestor? The video discusses the evidence from a variety of scientific disciplines supporting evolution, focusing specifically on whales and their connections to hippos. The narrator...
SciShow
Mutant Mosquitos in Florida
Science ... sometimes it really is about life and death! Examine sharks and whales that live for a really long time, as well as mosquitoes designed to die young in the final installment in a 143-part video series. Biology scholars...
MinuteEarth
Ambergris: Why Perfume Makers Love Constipated Whales
Does perfume really contain whale excrement? Only the most expensive varieties! An intriguing video lesson explains the origin of the ambergris ingredient through a tour through the sperm whale's digestive system. Scientists only...
Be Smart
Amazing Facts About Whales!
The blue whale is the largest creature ever to have lived on Earth. Scholars explore the world of these cetaceans, see how whales evolved, explore their characteristics, listen to their communication, and learn about their diet.
TED-Ed
Why Do Whales Sing?
Although little is know about why whales sing, researchers are developing theories that explain how whales are able to vocalize. Viewers get a short course in whale song and even get to listen to recordings of the haunting melodies...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Evolving Ideas: How Do We Know Evolution Happens?
This video from Evolution focuses on one of the several lines of evidence for evolution -- fossils, highlighting the evolution of whales from land-dwelling mammals to the aquatic creatures we know today. [6:58]