The world's largest omnivore is a fish
Marine scientists have discovered that whale sharks eat plants, making the iconic fish the world's largest omnivore.
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News tagged with whale shark
What killed the whales? Two found dead off the Florida Keys, and one towed to a marina
Two sperm whales died within seven days of each other in the Florida Keys, according to state and federal officials.
Plants & Animals
May 12, 2022
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Shipping poses significant threat to the endangered whale shark
Marine biologists from the Marine Biological Association (MBA) and the University of Southampton have led ground-breaking research which indicates that lethal collisions of whale sharks with large ships are vastly underestimated, ...
Plants & Animals
May 09, 2022
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Shark nets remain a deadly obstacle as humpback whales begin their East Coast migration
Whale migration season has come again to the East Coast with the first sightings being reported. Every year at this time, humpback whales migrate from feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean to the warm waters of the Coral ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 28, 2022
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Ancestors of whale sharks in Panama may come from distant waters
The world's largest fish, the whale shark (Rhincodon typus), is a plankton-loving giant that can be found alone or in groups in all tropical oceans. However, despite being a highly migratory species, little is known about ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2021
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Small genetic clues to track the ocean's elusive gentle giants
A new research tool involving the simple task of filling a bottle with seawater could revolutionize how scientists track individual whale sharks and monitor their populations.
Ecology
Jun 21, 2021
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Boat strikes in protected areas could be harming whale sharks' development
The biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks, are incredible animals. They can reach lengths of over 18 meters and weigh more than 19,000kg. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots on its body, like a fingerprint.
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Jan 25, 2021
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Using NASA tech to activate citizen scientists
Dr. Brad Norman, Research Fellow at the Harry Butler Institute, is using whale shark identification technology adapted from NASA's Hubble Telescope scientists to inspire and activate the next generation of citizen scientists.
Plants & Animals
Dec 21, 2020
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Scores of pilot whales dead in New Zealand stranding
Almost 100 pilot whales have died in a mass stranding on New Zealand's remote Chatham Islands, conservation officials said Wednesday.
Ecology
Nov 25, 2020
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Orcas blamed for disappearance of S.Africa great white sharks
Killer whales are suspected to be behind the disappearance of great white sharks off Cape Town's coast over the last few years, according to a report published by South Africa's government on Tuesday.
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Nov 17, 2020
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