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In a brutal incident, a rare Gangetic Dolphin was beaten to death by villagers in the outskirts of Lucknow. The dolphin had strayed into the shallow waters of a canal and become an easy prey for the ignorant villagers.

Ancient whales were not master divers like their modern descendents. Biologists have discovered signs of decompression syndrome – the bends – in several different whale fossils.

Ancient whales were not master divers like their modern descendents. Biologists have discovered signs of decompression syndrome – the bends – in several different whale fossils.

The Shannon Dolphin and Wildlife Foundation (SDWF) based in Kilrush, Co Clare (see www.shannondolphins.ie) is looking for an experienced research assistant to help with this years bottlenose dolphin monitoring. Each year the SDWF employ a research assistant to take responsibility for the ongoing tour boat monitoring in the Shannon Estuary cSAC on behalf of the

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Scientists from Australia, the United States and New Zealand have gathered at Te Papa for the dissection of a pygmy right whale Caperea marginata to study the anatomy and evolutionary relationships of this unusual species.

As she glides through the water, Winter the dolphin appears to be completely normal. But she is the world’s first bionic sea creature after being fitted with an artificial tail.