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Japan confirm that they will resume commercial whaling

Japan confirm that they will resume commercial whaling

The news has already caused quite a bit of controversy across the world. Japan have announced that they are leaving the International Whaling Commission, meaning that they will have no limits on the number of whales it kills in its own territorial waters and exclusive economic zone. According to the BBC, a statement by Japan’s government […]

7 years ago

Say hello to last whale to be born in captivity in SeaWorld

Say hello to last whale to be born in captivity in SeaWorld

Last year, the folks at SeaWorld announced that they would stop breeding killer whales in captivity in their parks. However, at the time, one of their killer whales – the 25 year old Takara – was pregnant, and a killer whale’s pregnancy usually lasts 18 months. So this week saw the birth of the last ever […]

9 years ago