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Whales' DNA Secret Could Extend Human Lifespan

Groundbreaking research reveals how bowhead whales live for over 200 years by repairing damaged DNA - a discovery that could revolutionise human ageing and cancer treatments.

Blue Mountains rape case appeal launched

A man convicted of a brutal sexual assault in NSW's Blue Mountains is fighting to overturn his guilty verdict, claiming legal errors in his trial. Discover the latest developments in this shocking case.

Right Whale Population Increases After 14-Year Decline

In a remarkable conservation breakthrough, scientists report the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale population has increased for the first time since 2011, offering new hope for the species' survival.

Family survives hour-long orca attack on sailboat

A British family's sailing holiday turned into a nightmare when a pod of aggressive orcas repeatedly attacked their vessel off the coast of Morocco, in a terrifying encounter that lasted nearly an hour.

Theme Park May Euthanise 30 Beluga Whales

A desperate marine park faces an unimaginable choice - euthanise 30 magnificent beluga whales or secure their transfer to China as international regulations threaten their survival.

Canada orders Marineland to relocate beluga whales

In an unprecedented animal welfare case, Canadian authorities have ordered Marineland to transfer its remaining beluga whales to new facilities, marking a significant victory for wildlife protection advocates.

Orcas Attack and Damage Yacht Off Portuguese Coast

A pod of aggressive orcas has attacked and damaged a sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar, marking the latest in a series of concerning encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.

Orcas Ram Yacht Off Portuguese Coast in Dramatic Attack

A pod of orcas has targeted a sailing yacht near the coast of Portugal, ramming the vessel's hull repeatedly in a startling encounter that left the crew shaken but unharmed. The latest incident adds to a growing pattern of mysterious interactions between

Orcas Sink Tourist Boat in Terrifying Strait Attack

Dramatic footage captures the shocking moment a pod of orcas deliberately rams and sinks a 50-foot tourist vessel in the Gibraltar Strait, raising concerns about increasing marine encounters.

Killer Whale Warning After Pod Sinks 50ft Yacht

Marine experts issue urgent warning to sailors after a pod of aggressive orcas rams and sinks a 50ft yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar. The latest in a series of alarming encounters between killer whales and vessels in the region.

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