Marine biologists have discovered that whales play a significant role in removing carbon from the atmosphere in recent years.

The marine mammals stranded themselves in Hamelin Bay, 315 km south of the state’s capital, Perth, between March 22 and 23. All but six of more than 150 short-finned pilot whales that stranded ...

Short-finned pilot whales (Globicephala macrorhynchus) are typically found in warmer tropical and subtropical waters, occasionally venturing into deeper offshore areas near South Africa.

Apart from the threat of beaching, pilot whales also face challenges due to human activity. From becoming entangled in fishing gear, to hunting in areas like Japan, short-finned pilot whales often ...