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Weeping whales: why one humpback whale mother stayed beside her dead newborn

Our latest study takes a closer look at the emotional lives of humpback whales.

17.09.2026 40

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Olaf Meynecke

Videos capture humpback whales stopping to snack as they migrate along Australia’s coast

The discovery challenges a long-held assumption about where and when whales feed – and could help us better protect them.

27.08.2026 20

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Olaf Meynecke

More whales are getting tangled in fishing gear and shark nets. Here’s what we can do

Australian scientists have noticed a rise in the number of whales getting entangled in ropes and fishing lines. Rescuing them is a job for experts.

22.10.2025 20

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Olaf Meynecke

Whales and dolphins regularly hang out with each other – new study

The findings reshape our understanding of how social marine mammals interact across species.

12.08.2025 30

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Olaf Meynecke