Scientists have unearthed a previously unknown marine mammal species, Ontocetus posti, which lived 2.2 million years ago. Led by Dr. Mathieu Boisville from the University of Tsukuba, this discovery provides fresh insights into the evolutionary history of walruses and the impact of environmental changes on marine life. The fossil remains, found in Norwich, UK, and …
The US officials have warned citizens about the risk of contracting avian flu, also known as H5N1, that is spreading to marine mammals. In the US, avian flu has been common among wild birds, particularly poultry, with over 82 million animals affected in 48 states.(AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In a release, the United States …
ANI | Updated: Jan 08, 2024 22:48 IST Los Angeles [US], January 8 (ANI): Whirligig beetles, the world’s fastest-swimming insect, achieve astonishing speeds by using a tactic shared by fast marine animals and waterfowl, according to a study.The centimetre-long beetles may accelerate to 100 metres per second and achieve a maximal speed of 100 body …
CNN — Lolita, an orca whale who had lived in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium since 1970, died Friday afternoon, according to the facility. Lolita began exhibiting “serious signs of discomfort” over the past several days, according to an Instagram post from the Miami Seaquarium. After being treated “immediately and aggressively” by a medical team, …