Wildlife

Sea Ice Loss Brings Giant Whales to East Greenland

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Image showing an aerial view of giant whales feeding in East Greenland waters, illustrating the growing whale presence as sea ice declines.

Sea Ice Loss Brings Giant Whales to East Greenland A new study has found a major shift in East Greenland’s marine ecosystem as warmer seas and shrinking summer sea ice open coastal waters once restricted by pack ice. Fin, humpback and minke whales now feed regularly in the region. Published in Frontiers in Marine Science … Read more

Argentina Court Declares Two Goldfish Sentient Beings With Legal Rights

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Image showing two goldfish swimming in an aquarium with the text, Goldfish Rights, representing Argentina's landmark animal rights ruling.

Argentina Court Declares Two Goldfish Sentient Beings With Legal Rights An Argentine court has declared two goldfish, Fede and Magui, to be sentient beings with legal rights, marking a landmark moment for animal welfare in the country. The ruling followed a case involving the pair, who had lived in a 40-liter glass display tank outside … Read more