Earth's waters host diverse mammals like dolphins, whales, and manatees. These creatures possess unique adaptations for ...

This grey-black to blackish-brown shrew with a pointed, down-drooping nose averages 147-157 mm (5.8-6.2 in) in length, and is the longest of the Adirondack shrews. It weighs 10-17 g (0.35-0.60 oz), ...

Their fur is so soft it almost led to their extinction, but otters’ recovery has been a boon to Pacific kelp forests, a key ...

A new global study reveals that nearly one in four freshwater animal species is at high risk of extinction, scientists warn.

Proposed changes to the Marine Mammal Protection Act are alarming environmentalists and researchers. Changes include new definitions, updated terms, and set timelines for permit reviews, which ...

A dead humpback whale that was hauled out of Portland Harbor in Maine is secured onto a trailer on June 6, 2024. A landmark law passed more than 50 years ago to protect whales, dolphins and other ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - After a social media post showing a deceased dolphin on Leadbetter Beach in Santa Barbara, multiple other sightings were also listed by the public. The comments revealed many ...