Tag: Whales and Whaling

Orcas Have Sunk 3 Boats in Southern Europe, Scientists Say

A small group of orcas is ramming into sailboats in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. Researchers say they do not know what is driving the unusual behavior toward boats.

From Alpacas to Yaks, Mammal DNA Yields Its Secrets

The genomes of monkeys, bats, whales and many other mammals are helping scientists tackle big questions about physiology, evolution and one very famous sled dog.

Why 23 Dead Whales Have Washed Up on the East Coast Since December

An unlikely confluence of factors, including climate change and online shopping, appears to be at least partially to blame for the uptick.

What’s In (and Not In) the $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill

A big boost for the military, more aid for Ukraine, a preference for the lobster industry over whales and an overhaul of the Electoral Count Act are among the provisions in the 4,155-page bill lawmakers expect to pass this week.