Whale choirs serenade the girls
By John Elder
New research suggests male humpback whales form choirs to attract females to their patch of the ocean.
It was previously thought the males competed for female attention with singing – as occurs with species of songbirds – but a team led by pioneer researcher Louis Herman has found that the choirs probably exist to create a big noise that declares “hey girls, we’re over here.” …
Esperance Express – Aug. 25, 2013, 1 a.m.
www.esperanceexpress.com.au/st…
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WWF: Save the sharks now
PETALING JAYA: A national action plan to include a freeze on shark fishing should be implemented immediately by Malaysia to check overfishing as part of efforts to conserve the marine eco-system, said WWF-Malaysia.
Making the call on the back of reports that Malaysia ranks among the top 10 in the global shark trade, it said the national action plan for all states in the country was inevitable and was the best option …
The Star Online – August 24, 2013 MYT 12:00 AM
www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation…
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Actress Kim Basinger Urges Putin to Free Beluga Whales
WASHINGTON, August 23 (RIA Novosti) – The star of the erotic drama “9 1/2 Weeks” and Academy Award winner for “LA Confidential”, US actress Kim Basinger has sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to release 18 Russian beluga whales from captivity and return them to their ocean home after Washington barred an aquarium in the United States from importing them …
RIA Novosti – 20:58 23/08/2013
en.ria.ru/world/20130823/18293…
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