Whales are the largest animals of our planet. The adult blue whale is approximately 25 meters long but might be up to 33 m and weighs up to 200 tons.…

Zoos, sea parks, aquariums, wildlife sanctuaries. Although with different intentions, all these establishments have one thing in common, which is to hold wild animals in captivity. The best case scenario…

Whales hold aspecial spot in the public imagination, so it’s no surprise their activities and general status are often the subject of much news interest to many people. From clandestine…

Just over 1000 whales were stranded on beaches and headlands off the UK’s coastline in 2017, according to a new report from scientists at the Zoological Society of London. That’s…

Looking at the size of whales it is puzzling how much food does it take to feed such a gargantuan animal? Indeed, it must be in the region of tons…

If you have ever seen a humpback whale in its natural habitat then you will know it is a magnificent thing to see. The sheer size is daunting and can…

If you are an avid whale watcher, then you have probably already seen these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. But like many, most of us have only seen whales…

Nova Scotia is a wonderful place for visitors to enjoy nature at its best. If you are a music lover as well as a natural world enthusiast, Nova Scotia is…

The Barents Sea stretches from Svalbard in the Arctic north, to the Norwegian and Russian mainland further south. For over 12,000 years, the North Barents Sea has had an Arctic…