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Home needed for two killer whales stuck in shuttered zoo
The French government has been urged to reconsider rehoming two stranded killer whales in Canada. Wikie, 23, and her ...
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Scientists stunned after spotting apex predator in unexpected location: 'This is the first time'
They are apex predators with one of nature's most varied diets, featuring 100 documented prey species, including sharks.
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As Iceland Calls Off Fin Whale Slaughter, Japan and Norway Launch Cruel, Unsustainable Whale Hunting Seasons
Japan and Norway resumed slaughtering whales this month, while Iceland’s only fin whaling company has decided that it will ...
Ukraine Bureau Chief, The Wall Street Journal
James Marson leads Ukraine coverage for The Wall Street Journal.
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10 Gorgeous Small Towns In Washington That Are Perfect For A Memorial Day Weekend Getaway
La Conner stretches along the Swinomish Channel with historic buildings on one side and boats gliding by on the other. The famous rainbow bridge arches over the water, connecting the town to Fidalgo ...
I ate at the world's northernmost McDonald's. The menu was packed with items I'd never seen before, but I'm not sure it was worth the trek.
The world's northernmost McDonald's in Tromsø was fun to visit as a tourist, though it felt much like any other McDonald's.
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As Norway Considers Deep-Sea Mining, a Rich History of Ocean Conservation Decisions May Inform How the Country Acts
In 1982, geologist Martin Hovland sat aboard a research ship owned by the Norwegian oil company Statoil (now Equinor) in the ...
Try this Norwegian Arctic lodge for an intro to pack-rafting
On a trip to Norway's Alta, get an off-the-radar taste of the wild with river-rafting and hiking beneath the midnight sun.
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These two rare whales should be in Cape Cod Bay by now. They were spotted in the Bahamas.
North Atlantic right whales are typically spotted off Cape Cod this time of year. Koala and Curlew, both females, were seen ...
Southeast Express9d
Alaska’s “Little Norway” Has Shooter Glaciers, Prime Whale Watching, and Scandinavian Festivals
You can reach Petersburg by Alaska Marine Highway ferry or Alaska Airlines flights from Juneau and Seattle. May is best for ...
Is there such thing as an affordable safari? How to holiday in the wild without breaking the bank
Brushes with wildlife are good for the soul – and they can be gentle on your pocket too, reveals James Litston ...
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Largest Icelandic whaling company cancels seasonal hunt
The largest commercial whaling company in Iceland has canceled its seasonal hunt due to an uncertain economic outlook. Only three countries are allowed to hunt whales — Iceland, Norway and most ...