Since they were hunted to near extinction, monitoring the recovery of elusive southern right whales has proven difficult. However a recent study published in Ocean…
How will climate change affect the distribution of larger whales? Research published in Ecological Indicators has shown that climate change will drive New Zealand’s larger…
A new study published by Current Biology suggests that by caring for their grown sons, female killer whales significantly reduce their chances of having more…
An international collaboration between Massey University, Nantes Université, Department of Conservation, Nutri Lens and Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari has enhanced our understanding of the…
Heatstroke is a potentially life-threatening condition, and the most severe form of heat induced illnesses (Hyperthermia). Heatstroke is an overheating of the body and defined…
Hypothermia is a medical term describing a lowering of the body’s core temperature below 35ºC (95 ºF). This potentially dangerous condition can be caused by…