| 单词 | pilot whale |
| 例句 | Outside the visitor’s centre are a minke and a pilot whale skull, from creatures washed up on the shore. On the whale trail: sealife spotting in the Outer Hebrides 2019-07-12T04:00:00Z Central to it is the hunting season that is referred to as the grind, in which large pods of pilot whales are herded into shallow bays by Faroese whalers and slaughtered en masse for food. ‘A Taste of Whale’ Review: Blood in the Water 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z In September, there were almost 400 pilot whales that beached themselves off the coast of Tasmania. A Choreographer Diving Into Grief Looks to Whales 2021-04-14T04:00:00Z This traditional song from the Hebridean Islands accompanies images of dead pilot whales from one of the largest recorded beachings of whales, which took place on King Island. Music Review: Richard Tognetti Mixes Surfing and Classical Music 2010-08-17T22:46:00Z Days later, pilot whale Freddie was bribed to the side of a pool with fish, and trainer Liz Thomas gently grabbed her tail. Some SeaWorld mammals survive longer in captivity 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z I’ve seen pilot whales, dolphins, seals, barn owls, kestrels, peregrines and choughs, met old Cornish fishermen and made new local friends. My year of roaming free in Cornwall – a photo essay 2020-12-09T05:00:00Z “It’s to understand how a pilot whale uses its tail to move.” Spare Times for Children for Dec. 4-10 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z The French Polynesian country is also home to pilot whales, rough-toothed dolphins, spinner dolphins, and many species of sharks and stingrays. Giant whale calf nearly collides with free diver in Tahiti: Video 2022-01-10T05:00:00Z Children can pursue their own scientific inquiries, including operating small manta ray-inspired robots and collaboratively reconstructing a reproduction of the skeleton of an 18-foot-long pilot whale. Spare Times for Children for Dec. 4-10 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z The group of species with the largest brain relative to body size were large dolphins, such as the killer whale and the pilot whale, Shultz said. Among brainy sea creatures, killer whales are some of the smartest 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z After talking with Mayo’s father, Charlie, a lifelong fisherman who had sometimes hunted for pilot whales off Cape Cod, Mayo and Matilla had an idea. How one man died so a whale might live 2018-06-20T04:00:00Z Scientists have observed orcas mismothering before—an orca took in a baby pilot whale in 2021, for instance—but in these prior cases, the animal usually survives. Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why? 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z They include orcas, short-finned pilot whales, narwhals, beluga whales, and false killer whales. Humans are no longer the only primates that go through menopause 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z It has only been documented in a few species, including humans, orcas and short-finned pilot whales. Wild Chimps Shown to Undergo Menopause for the First Time 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The models were rescued under simulated conditions where volunteers' skills were tested on several life-size inflatable models of pilot whales. Inflatable whales used to simulate mass stranding 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z He introduced legislation last year that prohibits the capturing, importing, exporting or breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales or pilot whales for the purpose of public display. The tortured life and death of Tokitae | Bob Kustra 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A pod of nearly 100 pilot whales displayed unusual behavior before beaching themselves in Australia. The State of Women’s Soccer 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z A pod of pilot whales huddled for nearly a day off a beach in Western Australia. Your Thursday Briefing 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The incident was reminiscent of one last September, in which some 200 pilot whales died after a pod stranded itself on the remote west coast of the island state of Tasmania, off Australia’s southeastern coast. Survivors of pilot whale pod that beached on the Australian coast are euthanized after rescue fails 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z The pod of pilot whales huddled together for nearly a full day in the shallow waters off a remote beach in Western Australia. The Whales Gathered in a Heart Shape. Experts Feared What Would Come Next. 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z More than 50 pilot whales have died after stranding on a remote beach in Australia's west, authorities said on Wednesday, while rescue teams tried to return the rest of the pod back to the waters. LVMH shares fall as second-quarter sales fail to impress 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z More than 50 pilot whales have died after stranding on a remote beach in Australia's west, authorities said on Wednesday, while rescue teams tried to return the rest of the pod back to the waters. Airbnb notes 'exceptional level' of demand in Paris region ahead of Olympics 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Authorities are racing to save a pod of pilot whales which have become stranded on a beach in Western Australia. Whales bunch together before ‘horrific’ mass stranding 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The following month, nearly 500 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on two remote beaches in New Zealand. Survivors of pilot whale pod that beached on the Australian coast are euthanized after rescue fails 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z More than 50 pilot whales died on Sunday after they were stranded along a beach in Scotland. Your Tuesday Briefing 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z More than 50 pilot whales died on Sunday after they were stranded along a beach on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland. More Than 50 Whales Die After Being Stranded in Scotland 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z More than 40 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding on a Western Isles beach. More than 40 pilot whales dead in mass stranding on Lewis 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z She said studies have shown orcas don’t like the calls of pilot whales, and will generally swim away if they hear them. Why are killer whales going 'Moby-Dick' on yachts lately? Experts doubt it's revenge 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The pod of long-finned pilot whales stranded themselves Tuesday on Cheynes Beach east of the former whaling station of Albany in Western Australia state, south of the capital Perth. Survivors of pilot whale pod that beached on the Australian coast are euthanized after rescue fails 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Both killer whales and pilot whales have something in common in that they're both technically dolphins, not whales, and they share some of the same ocean. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Dolphins, pilot whales and sperm whales use echolocation clicks to hunt and subdue their prey. Who’s Using Vocal Fry in the Ocean? Dolphins and Whaaaaales. 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Short-finned pilot whales are usually found in tropical to warm temperate seas and not in northern Europe. Short-finned pilot whale first of kind in British waters 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Some 477 pilot whales died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches in recent days, according to The Associated Press. Your Thursday Briefing: China’s Covid Testing Problems 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Some 477 pilot whales have died after stranding themselves on two remote New Zealand beaches over recent days, officials say. 477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Or it could have been an instance of "foster care," with the calf returned to its mother the next time the orcas met with some pilot whales. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The deaths come two weeks after about 200 pilot whales died in Australia after stranding themselves on a remote Tasmanian beach. 477 whales die in ‘heartbreaking’ New Zealand strandings 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z However, fresh analysis of its skull and teeth, described by scientists in a newly published article in the journal Mammal Communications, confirmed it was a short-finned pilot whale - the first found in British waters. Short-finned pilot whale first of kind in British waters 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z Nearby New Zealand and neighbouring Australia are hot spots for mass whale strandings owing to large colonies of pilot whales living in the deep oceans surrounding both island nations. Over 200 stranded pilot whales die on Pacific Ocean's remote Pitt Island 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z After 230 pilot whales were stranded on the western coast of Tasmania, a scramble started almost immediately to save as many as possible. The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z For the first time, a team of whale experts have recorded an orca caring for the offspring of another species, a long-finned pilot whale infant. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Australian rescuers raced against time and saved dozens pilot whales after 230 were stranded on a beach in Tasmania last week. Your Monday Briefing: Protests Grow in Iran 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Mr Kitchener added that the discovery means it can no longer be assumed that every stranded pilot whale in Britain is a long-finned pilot whale. Short-finned pilot whale first of kind in British waters 2023-01-27T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, around 230 pilot whales were stranded on a remote stretch of the western coast of Tasmania, the Australian island state. When Whales Are Stranded, a Race Against Time Begins 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z About 200 pilot whales have now died from a group of about 230 that stranded themselves this week on the wild and remote west coast of Tasmania. 2 more whales die in Australia as stranding deaths reach 200 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z There were no other pilot whales in sight, and Sædís had the infant in echelon position, tucked beneath the orca's mid-lateral flank, which is indicative of nurturing behavior. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z This week’s tragedy coincides with the anniversary of Australia’s largest mass stranding on record, when more than 350 pilot whales died in September 2020. Rescuers save dozens of whales after hundreds die on shores of Tasmania 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Half the pod of pilot whales found stranded in Macquarie Harbour were presumed to still be alive on Wednesday, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said. 32 pilot whales rescued out of 230 stranded in Australia 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z A pilot whale — technically a kind of dolphin — may be up to 20 feet long and weigh as much as two tons. When Whales Are Stranded, a Race Against Time Begins 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Hundreds of pilot whales have died after being stranded on a Tasmanian beach in Australia. Your Thursday Briefing 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z In other words, Sædís was spending precious energy keeping this baby pilot whale around. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Wednesday’s beachings came two years to the day after the worst mass whale stranding in Australia’s recorded history, when hundreds of pilot whales perished along roughly the same stretch of sand in Tasmania. On a Grim Anniversary, 230 Pilot Whales Are Stranded in Tasmania 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z In September 2020, a huge rescue operation was launched when almost 500 pilot whales became stranded in the same harbour. Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z For pilot whales, who use echolocation to navigate, entering the shallow waters near beaches can be a death sentence. When Whales Are Stranded, a Race Against Time Begins 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z The pod, which is stranded on Ocean Beach, appears to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania said Wednesday. Some 230 whales beached in Tasmania; rescue efforts underway 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z "Whether the attraction between SN0540 and the pilot whale calf was mutual or one-sided is not known, nor is the duration of the association, or how it started and ended," they wrote. For the first time, an orca was seen raising another whale species' young 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Islanders usually kill up to 1,000 sea mammals — chiefly pilot whales — annually, according to data kept by the Faeroe Islands. Faeroese put a cap on dolphin hunt after huge 2021 kill 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z More than 380 of the pilot whales died, but about 100 survived thanks to rescuers. Whale stranding: 230 whales stranded on Tasmanian beach 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Scientists know some cetaceans, such as harbor porpoises and beaked whales, flee from sonar, whereas others, such as pilot whales, seem indifferent. Why whales flee from sonar—sometimes to their death 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z At least 31 pilot whales have died after a mass stranding at a New Zealand beach known to be a notorious spot for whale deaths. Dozens of pilot whales die at notorious New Zealand beach 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z “The killing of pilot whales is not very much different from killing cattle or anything else. It’s just that we have an open abattoir,” Hermansen told The Associated Press. Animal rights group: Faeroes should end dolphin slaughters 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z "The pilot whales and dolphins can be killed over long periods in front of their relatives while beached on sand, rocks or just struggling in shallow water." Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z “This is a fabulous treat for those who want us badly when it comes to pilot whale catching.” Weekend slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes could revive debate 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Male humpback and sperm whales can fight back against killer whales, and pilot whales sometimes outmaneuver them, but the manateelike northern bottlenose whales are utterly defenseless. Why whales flee from sonar—sometimes to their death 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Last year, rescuers were able to save 28 long-finned pilot whales of a pod of about 50 who had stranded on the beach, but the rest died. Dozens of pilot whales die at notorious New Zealand beach 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z He added that residents used “power boats and jet skis to chase dolphins and pilot whales for hours on end, they really have no chance of escape.” Animal rights group: Faeroes should end dolphin slaughters 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z In contrast, he said, a separate poll suggested that 80% said they wanted to continue with the killing of pilot whales. Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The white-side dolphins and the pilot whales are not endangered species. Weekend slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes could revive debate 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z There is an account of a woman who was pulled down by a pilot whale. Humpback Whale Nearly Eats a Lobsterman, Then Thinks Better of It 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z The area has seen at least 11 pilot whale strandings in the past 15 years. Dozens of pilot whales die at notorious New Zealand beach 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Southern long-finned pilot whales are marine mammals with a lot to say—and they may use vocalizations to outsmart a deadly foe. Pilot Whales Show Possible Orca-Mimicking Repertoire 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z The Faroese government says about 600 pilot whales are caught every year on average. Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Each year, islanders drive herds of the mammals — chiefly pilot whales — into shallow waters, where they are stabbed to death. Weekend slaughter of dolphins on Faeroes could revive debate 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The long-finned pilot whales were part of a pod of around 50 first found on Monday at Farewell Spit, known for its mass strandings. New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z She said it’s fairly common for pilot whales to restrand themselves once or twice before swimming away. New Zealand volunteers refloat 28 whales in rescue effort 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Orcas compete for food with long-finned pilot whales and are potentially their predators. Pilot Whales Show Possible Orca-Mimicking Repertoire 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z Campaign group Sea Shepherd has disputed this, arguing that "the killing of the dolphins and pilot whales is rarely as quick as Faroese government" makes out. Faroe Islands: Anger over killing of 1,400 dolphins in one day 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The pod of 49 long-finned pilot whales beached themselves on Farewell Spit, a remote beach on the South Island, the Department of Conservation reported. Volunteers in New Zealand try to rescue 40 stranded whales 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z It is not fully understood why whales became stranded but pilot whales are known to be more prone to getting beached. New Zealand: Pilot whales refloated at stranding spot 2021-02-24T05:00:00Z A pod of 49 long-finned pilot whales was first found stranded early Monday on Farewell Spit, a remote beach on the South Island. New Zealand volunteers refloat 28 whales in rescue effort 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z Evidence from orca stomachs shows they do occasionally eat pilot whales. Pilot Whales Show Possible Orca-Mimicking Repertoire 2021-03-22T04:00:00Z It is not fully understood why the whales became stranded but pilot whales are known to be more prone to getting beached. Nearly 100 pilot whales die in mass stranding off New Zealand islands 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Three pilot whales and one dolphin died of their injuries following the mass beaching near the city of Panadura, south of the capital Colombo. More than 100 beached whales saved off Sri Lanka 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z Sri Lanka’s navy and volunteers rescued 120 pilot whales stranded in the country’s worst mass beaching, but at least two injured animals were found dead, officials said. Sri Lanka rescues 120 whales after biggest mass stranding 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z Long-finned pilot whales are more closely related to dolphins and rely on echolocation, a series of rebounding clicks, to navigate. Still no cause for mass pilot whale stranding in Australia 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z Nearly 500 pilot whales became stranded, and some 380 died, in Australia during the past week, in what is suspected to be one of the largest mass beachings in recorded history. 380 pilot whales dead in one of the worst mass strandings in Australia’s history 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Australian rescuers desperately working to save a pod of almost 300 beached pilot whales discovered hundreds more on Wednesday, bringing the estimated total to now nearly 500. Almost 500 pilot whales stranded in Australia 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Highly social mammals, pilot whales are particularly known for stranding in groups because they travel in large, close-knit communities which rely on constant communication. More than 100 beached whales saved off Sri Lanka 2020-11-03T05:00:00Z Olaf Meynecke, a whale researcher at Australia’s Griffith University, said pilot whales use sophisticated sonar to find prey and for orientation, so some theories link strandings to changes in electromagnetic fields. Whale beaching: An enduring mystery 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z After two days of a difficult and dangerous rescue attempt, state marine scientists said at least 380 of the long-finned pilot whales had died. Australia says majority of 470-strong beached whale pod has died 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z For the 30 pilot whales still alive but trapped, survival chances diminished rapidly Wednesday. 380 pilot whales dead in one of the worst mass strandings in Australia’s history 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z The pod of long-finned pilot whales was first spotted on a wide sandbank during an aerial reconnaissance of remote and rugged Macquarie Harbour in Tasmania state on Monday, launching a difficult rescue operation. Australia counts record 470 stranded whales as rescue continues 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z But the pilot whales, more than 450 of them, somehow ended up stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania. Race to Rescue Hundreds of Whales Stranded Off Tasmania 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z New Zealand and neighbouring Australia are hotspots for mass whale strandings, thanks to large colonies of pilot whales living in the deep oceans surrounding both island nations. Whale beaching: An enduring mystery 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z In 2018, more than 100 pilot whales died after beaching themselves off the coast of New Zealand. Around 270 whales stranded on sandbar off Australia's Tasmania 2020-09-21T04:00:00Z Rescuers and experts also warned some of the freed pilot whales may return to the shallow waters overnight and once again become stuck. 380 pilot whales dead in one of the worst mass strandings in Australia’s history 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z In 1996, 320 pilot whales washed up on the coast of Western Australia, in what was then reported to be the country’s biggest mass stranding. Australia counts record 470 stranded whales as rescue continues 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Mass strandings off Tasmania, an Australian state, are not uncommon, but the recent beaching is the worst in the state’s history and the first involving more than 50 pilot whales since 2009. Race to Rescue Hundreds of Whales Stranded Off Tasmania 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z “They are feeding on squid in the offshore waters in these areas and it is where some of their main food sources occur supporting many thousand pilot whales,” Meynecke said. Whale beaching: An enduring mystery 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Probably humpbacks breaching, and a pod of pilot whales swimming with the J. Henry. SC sailing duo ply westward, encountering a global pandemic 2020-07-18T04:00:00Z Only five known animals experience it: killer whales, short-finned pilot whales, belugas, narwhals and humans. Grandmother killer whales boost survival of calves 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z Enter killer whales, or orcas, one of the few animal species—along with narwhals, belugas, and short-finned pilot whales—in which females outlive their fertility. Granny killer whales pass along wisdom—and extra fish—to their grandchildren 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z In June last year, a pilot whale was found dead with 80 pieces of plastic rubbish weighing eight kilograms in its stomach. Dead deer found in Thailand with stomach full of plastic waste 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z An additional pilot whale carcass was later found on Cumberland Island. Scientists link 21 beached pilot whales dead in Georgia, SC 2019-09-30T04:00:00Z In July, three pilot whales died after at least 47 swam perilously close to shore on St. Simons Island, where beach goers scrambled to push them back toward the open ocean. 15 pilot whales dead in Georgia’s 2nd stranding since July 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z Killer whales, short-finned pilot whales, belugas and narwhals all live substantial periods beyond their reproductive years. What is the menopause and when does it strike? 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z Last year, a pilot whale in Thailand died after eating more than 80 plastic bags. Famous dugong dies after eating plastic 2019-08-17T04:00:00Z Florida wildlife officials — with the help of marine biologists, the Coast Guard, and beachgoers — this week rescued five beached pilot whales on Redington Beach. Florida beachgoers, wildlife officials rescue 5 stranded pilot whales 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z Just this month, dozens of disoriented pilot whales were saved from a mass stranding near a Georgia shore . Stranded pilot whales saved from shallow Florida shoreline 2019-07-30T04:00:00Z A pod of pilot whales, who are supposed to be a lot further offshore, had managed to beach themselves. Georgia editorial roundup 2019-07-24T04:00:00Z The pilot whale is notorious for stranding in mass numbers, for reasons that are not entirely understood. Pilot whales strand on Iceland beach in group of 50 or more 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z In November 2018, about 145 pilot whales were found beached on an island in New Zealand. Dozens of dead whales found beached in Iceland 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z More than 100 pilot whales died in a mass stranding in New Zealand last year. Video of pilot whales rescued on U.S. East Coast viewed around the... 2019-07-18T04:00:00Z Georgia beachgoers rushed through the surf on Tuesday in a frantic effort to rescue dozens of pilot whales beaching themselves on the shore, according to wildlife officials and video shared on social media. Georgia beachgoers rescue whales mass stranded on shore, wildlife officials say 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z Crews are keeping a close watch on about 30 pilot whales off the Georgia coast a day after the large animals were prevented from swimming ashore and beaching themselves. The Latest: Crews following whales after Georgia strandings 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The American Cetacean Society says pilot whales are often involved in mass strandings partly due to their social nature. Dozens of pilot whales beach themselves on Georgia shore 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z She takes an immediate interest in pilot whales and orcas, the only other animals known to undergo menopause. Where Are All the Books About Menopause? 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z In June last year, a pilot whale died in Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags. Dead whale 'ate 40kg of plastic' 2019-03-18T04:00:00Z The pilot whales were found stranded on mud flats at Torryburn in Fife on Wednesday, a day after being spotted near the coastline. Three whales die in Firth of Forth 2018-12-06T05:00:00Z Three pilot whales died after becoming stranded when the pod appeared Tuesday along the beach of St. Simons Island. The Latest: Crews following whales after Georgia strandings 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The Faroe Islands: home of the grindadráp, or pilot whale slaughter. Pollution is making whale meat toxic—but imprudent activism makes some double-down on eating whale 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z And just a few days later, a further 51 pilot whales died after becoming stranded on a beach on the Chatham Islands. Why are so many whales washing up? 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Fifty-one pilot whales died Friday in another mass stranding in New Zealand, less than a week after 145 pilot whales and nine pygmy killer whales perished in two other, unrelated strandings. 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z The Department of Conservation says up to 90 pilot whales beached themselves late Thursday on the remote Chatham Islands. 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z The American Cetacean Society says pilot whales are often involved in mass strandings, partly due to their social nature. The Latest: Crews following whales after Georgia strandings 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The medical report addressed this long history by acknowledging that, “the pilot whale has served the Faroese well for many hundreds of years and has likely kept many Faroese alive through the centuries.” Pollution is making whale meat toxic—but imprudent activism makes some double-down on eating whale 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z Almost 150 pilot whales, beached in the low tide, were fighting in agony in the gentle surf. 'The night I found 145 stranded whales' 2018-11-27T05:00:00Z In the latest stranding, up to 90 pilot whales beached themselves late Thursday at Hanson Bay on the remote Chatham Islands, said the Department of Conservation. 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z Last weekend, 145 pilot whales died on Stewart Island. 51 pilot whales die in another mass stranding in New Zealand 2018-11-29T05:00:00Z A state biologist says beachgoers in Georgia helped keep about 30 pilot whales from stranding themselves on the shore. The Latest: Crews following whales after Georgia strandings 2019-07-17T04:00:00Z The crews were hoping for a better outcome than from an unrelated stranding over the weekend in which all 145 pilot whales died. 6 whales refloated after stranding on New Zealand beach 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Workers were hoping for a better outcome than from an unrelated stranding over the weekend in which all 145 pilot whales died. 6 whales refloated after stranding on New Zealand beach 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z As many as 145 pilot whales died on a New Zealand island this weekend after they were left stranded on a beach. 145 whales die on New Zealand island after being stranded on beach 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z Last year more than 400 pilot whales were stranded in Golden Bay, the largest whale stranding in New Zealand’s history. More than 140 pilot whales die in 'heartbreaking' New Zealand stranding 2018-11-25T05:00:00Z In June, an effort in Thailand to save a dying pilot whale after it spit up plastic bags went viral. Whale dies of plastic ingestion, shining a light on how cetaceans are dying from pollution 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z In June, a pilot whale died off southern Thailand after swallowing 80 plastic bags. Dead whale had ingested '6kg of plastic' 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z In June, the death of a pilot whale in Thailand with 80 pieces of plastic rubbish in its stomach garnered headlines locally, but drew more attention outside the country. Sperm whale washed up in Indonesia had plastic bottles, bags in... 2018-11-20T05:00:00Z In June 2018, a small male pilot whale that died in southern Thailand was found with more than 80 plastic bags crumpled in his stomach. Ninety-nine percent of seabirds will have plastic in their guts within decades 2018-10-02T04:00:00Z That brings the total number of species to five: these two whales, plus killer whales, short-finned pilot whales and us. Beluga whales and narwhals go through menopause, too 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z A pilot whale washed ashore in Thailand's southern Songkhla province with nearly 18 pounds of plastic in its stomach. In Case You Missed It 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z The death of a pilot whale in June found with some 80 pieces of plastic rubbish in its stomach focused attention on what environmentalists call Thailand’s “addiction” to plastic bags and packaging. Thailand to ban imports of high-tech trash, plastic waste 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Most of the other bones belonged to sea creatures that live in the Mediterranean today, such as a fin whale, a sperm whale, a long-finned pilot whale and a dolphin. Ancient Romans Hunted ‘Sea Monsters.’ Were They Whales? 2018-07-16T04:00:00Z The species Spain hopes to protect are Fin whales, sperm whales, grey sperm whales, pilot whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales, bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, common dolphins and loggerhead turtles. Spain creates Mediterranean Sea reserve for whale migration 2018-06-29T04:00:00Z This new work suggests that menopause evolved independently in toothed whales three times: once in killer whales, once in short-finned pilot whales and once in the common ancestor of narwhals and belugas. Beluga whales and narwhals go through menopause, too 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z Earlier this month, a pilot whale washed up and died in Thailand with 80 plastic bags in its stomach, an incident that grabbed news headlines globally. Plastic waste washes up on Australia's distant shores, rings change... 2018-06-21T04:00:00Z But it seems to be the approach taken by pilot whales when faced with a pod of killer whales which are looking for dinner. When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee? 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z Two Faroese delicacies, fermented ocean perch and wind-dried pilot whale, hanging in a shed perforated with air vents. Koks, the World’s Most Remote Foodie Destination 2018-06-11T04:00:00Z The recent death of a pilot whale in Thailand with 80 pieces of plastic rubbish in its stomach garnered headlines locally, but drew more attention outside the country. Southeast Asia's plastic 'addiction' blights world's oceans 2018-06-05T04:00:00Z But the survival of a pilot whale that washed ashore in southern Thailand last week, in critical condition and with a belly full of black plastic bags, became a cause célèbre for ordinary people. Whale’s Death in Thailand Points to Global Scourge: Plastic in Oceans 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Last week, a small male pilot whale was found struggling, unable to swim or breathe, in a Thai canal near the Malaysia border. How This Whale Got Nearly 20 Pounds of Plastic in Its Stomach 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z These included those of killer whales, pilot whales, Risso’s dolphins and humpback whales. When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee? 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The latest example was a pilot whale that died in Thailand with some 80 pieces of plastic rubbish found in its stomach. Drastic plastic: Vietnam beach awash with tide of blue waste 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z The pilot whale was discovered on Monday in a canal in the southern province of Songkhla and received treatment from a team of veterinarians. Plastic bags clog stomach of dead whale in Thailand 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z The small male pilot whale was found barely alive in a canal near the border with Malaysia, the country’s department of marine and coastal resources said. Whale dies from eating more than 80 plastic bags 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z “This is one pilot whale, this doesn’t consider other species. It’s symbolic at best, but it’s symbolic of an incredibly significant problem.” How This Whale Got Nearly 20 Pounds of Plastic in Its Stomach 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z As might be expected, neither pilot whales nor dolphins reacted much to the calls of conspecifics, of the other prey species or of humpbacks. When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee? 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z Their loyalty can have tragic consequences, as the recent stranding of pilot whales in Australia shows. Underwater with Sri Lanka's sperm whales – in pictures 2018-04-05T04:00:00Z The area was also the site of a stranding of 87 pilot whales and dolphins in 2009. Athlete brain bank, costly weather and science on social media 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z Thon said at least 300 marine animals including pilot whales, sea turtles and dolphins, perished each year in Thai waters after ingesting plastic. Whale dies from eating more than 80 plastic bags 2018-06-02T04:00:00Z The list includes pilot whales, but also sea turtles and dolphins. How This Whale Got Nearly 20 Pounds of Plastic in Its Stomach 2018-06-04T04:00:00Z Why pilot whales and Risso’s dolphins behave differently in response to the threat from killer whales is unclear. When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee? 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The short-finned pilot whales were spotted Friday morning on the coastline of Hamelin Bay, about 160 miles south of Perth. 150 Whales Beached in Australia, as Rescuers Fight to Save Them 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Short-finned pilot whales are dark-colored with pinkish-gray undersides, travel in large numbers and often get stranded en masse, the department said. Australian rescuers race to save whales after mass stranding 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Officials said the animals were thought to be short-finned pilot whales, a species known to strand "en masse". Whales in mass stranding on Australia beach 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z "The seabirds, the sheep and even the pilot whales which we catch occasionally are all part of the traditional Faroese diet. That's our culture," he insisted. Abseiling down a cliff at night to kill 500 gannets 2017-10-21T04:00:00Z It may be because pilot whales are bigger than Risso’s dolphins. When faced with a killer whale should you fight or flee? 2018-06-14T04:00:00Z The group of species with the largest brain size relative to body size was the large whale-like dolphins such as the killer whale, the similar-looking false killer whale and the pilot whale, Shultz said. Big and brilliant: complex whale behavior tied to brain size 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z It was the first pilot whale to be stranded on Beaufort County shores since 2012, when one was found on Hunting Island. Couple who found beached whale thought they saved its life 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z LAMALERA, Indonesia — The pilot whales glided through the crystalline waters in neat formation, blue-gray backs glinting in the sun, on their migration through Indonesia’s Savu Sea. A Whaling Way of Life Under Threat 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z In May, the navy and local residents saved a pod of 20 pilot whales that became stranded in Trincomalee, a natural harbour that is popular for whale-watching. 'Mammoth effort': Sri Lankan navy rescues two elephants washed out to sea 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z The fishery also would be shut down if any combination of four short-finned pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were seriously hurt or killed within a two-year period. Environmental group sues after Trump administration scraps effort to protect West Coast sea animals 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z The group of species with the largest brain size relative to body size was the large whale-like dolphins such as the killer whale, the similar-looking false killer whale and the pilot whale, Shultz said. Big and brilliant: complex whale behavior tied to brain size 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z The rule applied to endangered fin, humpback and sperm whales, short-fin pilot whales and common bottlenose dolphins, as well as endangered leatherback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, olive-ridley sea turtles and green sea turtles. Supreme Court approves faster time for generic drugs getting to market 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z Nowadays, Lamalerans use motorboats to hunt dolphins, mantas and pilot whales, rather than traditional sailboats. A Whaling Way of Life Under Threat 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z The list included endangered fin, humpback, and sperm whales; short-fin pilot whales and common bottlenose dolphins; as well as endangered leatherback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, olive ridley sea turtles and green sea turtles. Trump administration cancels proposed limits on marine mammals and sea turtles trapped in fishing nets 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z In February 2015 about 200 pilot whales - which, despite their name, are actually members of the dolphin family - beached not far from the cafe where she works. What makes this New Zealand beach a whale graveyard? - BBC News 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z It is one of the largest pilot whale strandings in New Zealand, the department said, with rescuers responding to an average of 85 stranding incidents per year, usually of single animals. More than 330 pilot whales die in New Zealand mass stranding 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z Volunteers in New Zealand are racing to rescue survivors after more than 400 pilot whales beached themselves. Race to save 100 stranded whales on New Zealand beach - BBC News 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z The pilot whales were found Friday at remote Farewell Spit at the tip of the South Island. More than 400 whales strand on New Zealand beach, most die 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z The fishery also would be shut down if any combination of four short-fin pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were seriously injured or killed within a two-year period. Trump administration cancels proposed limits on marine mammals and sea turtles trapped in fishing nets 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z "It's always the same species, pilot whales, and the same extreme tide situation on the inner beach," she says. What makes this New Zealand beach a whale graveyard? - BBC News 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z In 2005 the number was 48, but that included an unusual occurrence when 33 smaller pilot whales swam ashore during a fierce storm. Federal data shows uptick in beached whales on Outer Banks 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z Only three species outlive their fertility: humans, killer whales and short-finned pilot whales. Why Killer Whales Go Through Menopause 2017-01-12T05:00:00Z She was studied for 40 years as researchers unravelled why orcas are one of only three mammals – with short-finned pilot whales and us – known to experience the menopause. Tilikum and Granny are dead. Here’s why you should care about these killer whales | Patrick Barkham 2017-01-09T05:00:00Z Hundreds of dolphins and pilot whales are herded by local fishermen into a small bay, using a method called "drive fishing". Dolphins escape from Taiji facility in Japan - BBC News 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z "These are quite hard things to measure as scientists, because the reality is we don't often see pilot whales in this area until they are about to strand. They are not really coastal." What makes this New Zealand beach a whale graveyard? - BBC News 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Only three mammals experience menopause: orcas, short-finned pilot whales and humans. The World's Oldest Killer Whale Is Believed Dead 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z Only three mammals are known to experience menopause - orcas, short-finned pilot whales and humans. World's oldest killer whale dies - BBC News 2017-01-03T05:00:00Z While many animals experience declining fertility as they age, just three species stop reproducing long before the end of their lives: humans, killer whales and pilot whales. Does your mother-in-law (daughter-in-law) drive you crazy?There’s a legit scientific reason why you and she don’t get along. 2016-11-11T05:00:00Z The type of tag Hanson's team attached to L95 had been used more than 530 times on 19 species, including pilot whales, grays, fins, humpbacks, beaked whales, and 56 killer whales. Orca Killed by Satellite Tag Leads to Criticism of Science Practices Only three known mammals experience the menopause - orcas, short-finned pilot whales and we humans. What can killer whales teach us about the menopause? - BBC News 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z Last week, Johnson shared a video on Facebook of pilot whales being killed in the shallow waters off the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. What we know about the Dallas gunman: Army veteran reportedly said he 'wanted to kill white people' 2016-07-08T04:00:00Z The whales, numbering about 32 to 35, are likely short-finned pilot whales, which live in tropical and subtropical waters, Wahid said. Dozens of whales stranded in Indonesia's Java island, 10 die 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The whales, numbering about 32 to 35, are likely short-finned pilot whales, which live in tropical and subtropical waters. Dozens of whales stranded in Indonesia's Java island, 10 die 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Villagers in the area in the east of Java island were helping fisheries staff trying to lead the 30 or so whales, most of which were believed to be young pilot whales, back to sea. Rescuers struggle to save beached whales in Indonesia 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z Female pilot whales typically live to around 60 in the wild. SeaWorld San Diego’s performing pilot whale, Bubbles, dies 2016-06-11T04:00:00Z Up until her death, she was believed to be the oldest pilot whale in a zoological park. SeaWorld’s beloved pilot whale dies 2016-06-10T04:00:00Z For months, Holtman worked in the Faroe Islands to address the mass slaughter of pilot whales and dolphins during hunts, which she said is an outdated tradition that needs to end. Environmental advocate steps up at the Rock 2016-06-05T04:00:00Z The authors of the critique say that the evidence for the post-reproductive lifespan, a rare evolutionary adaptation otherwise seen only in humans and in pilot whales, is robust. Scientists clash over lifespan of captive killer whales 2016-03-21T04:00:00Z The team also related tales of passing pilot whales, sharks and marlin - and a breathtaking display by a pod of dolphins. Sailor from Antigua becomes the oldest man to row across the Atlantic - BBC News 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Short-finned pilot whales travel in groups or pods, and the absence of a leader confuses the group, he said. Officials say more than 80 whales wash ashore on India's southern coast 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z It teems with marine life; beaked, right and pilot whales inhabit the area, as do porpoises and, in the warmer months, sea turtles. Obama's offshore drilling plan meets heavy resistance along Atlantic coast 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z The short-finned pilot whales were first spotted ashore on Monday evening. More Than 80 Whales Wash Ashore on Indian Coast 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z Kumar said that short-finned pilot whales travel in groups or pods, and that the absence of a leader confuses the group. Officials in India say more than 80 whales are stranded off the country's southern coast 2016-01-12T05:00:00Z The long-finned pilot whales were far from home and eating unfamiliar food, a new study says. Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Marine wildlife experts believe dolphins attacked a young pilot whale which was found stranded on a beach in Skye. Dolphins suspected in whale attack off Skye - BBC News 2015-10-29T04:00:00Z One example is pilot whale, which is legally hunted in the Faroe Islands, even though it’s gone from necessary dietary staple to popular cocktail party snack over the past century. The Chef Preserving Nordic Cuisine (and Waffles) 2015-10-26T04:00:00Z A tuna fisherman charged with killing a pilot whale that died of a bullet wound said Friday the charges against him should be dismissed. Filing: Wrong man charged with killing whale off New Jersey 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z The snaring of four short-finned pilot whales or four common bottle nose dolphins also would trigger a suspension. U.S. caps numbers of whales, turtles snared by California gillnets 2015-09-14T04:00:00Z In a possible clue, a pilot whale pod was seen off the Belgian coast shortly before the discovery of the suffocated whale bodies. Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z In the study, scientists used the calls of several species, including free-tailed bats, Carolina chickadees, orangutans and pilot whales. Singing bats; scientists lift veil on endangered FL species 2015-06-20T04:00:00Z Other than humans, only short-finned pilot whales and killer whales live three or more decades after menopause, some even reaching their 90s. Whale Grandmas' Longevity Linked to Knowledge 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z They said he also acknowledged “spraying” shots at pilot whales, which are extremely social animals, to scare them away from fishing lines. Filing: Wrong man charged with killing whale off New Jersey 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z Rescuers and volunteers are in a race against time to refloat around 90 pilot whales after more than 100 died on a beach on New Zealand's South Island. Race against time to save NZ whales 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, think IJsseldijk and colleagues presented a plausible scenario for the pilot whales’ deaths. Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Almost 200 pilot whales were stranded ashore New Zealand’s South Island, prompting groups of conservation workers and rescuers to scramble to redirect the whales into the sea. Almost 200 whales stranded on New Zealand shore 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z But to say that pilot whale was the most unusual thing that I ate during my time on the Faroes would be false. Faroe Islands Takes Nordic Cuisine to the Limits At any given moment, there are manatees, pilot whales, dolphins, and sea turtles in the veterinary pools, being rehabbed and prepped for return to the wild. Saving SeaWorld 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z The reasons for mass pilot whale strandings are not well understood. Stranded pilot whales dead in NZ 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Making the deaths doubly strange, pilot whales normally dine on squid, not flatfish such as soles, and they prefer deeper waters than the relatively shallow seas in which they perished. Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z Dolphins are part of the family of toothed whales that includes orcas and pilot whales. Five rescued after dolphin 'attack' 2014-10-02T04:00:00Z Sheen donated one of three inflatable boats used by Sea Shepherd members to try to save a pod of 33 pilot whales being driven toward hunters on the Faroe island of Sandoy. Charlie Sheen says Danish authorities are complicit in pilot whale ‘slaughter’ 2014-08-31T04:00:00Z There were the chirps of dolphins swimming in the Caribbean, the songs of pilot whales navigating the coast of Madeira and the grunts of Pollock hunting in the Moldefjord in Norway. With Park Avenue Closed Above, a Tunnel That Sounds Like the Sea 2014-08-10T04:00:00Z About 25 pilot whales were found dead early Wednesday morning. Stranded pilot whales dead in NZ 2014-11-05T05:00:00Z Shortly after that, the body of an emaciated young pilot whale was found at the same spot. Whales Die From Bizarre Cause: Fish Stuck in Blowhole 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z The pilot whales are not an endangered species, but environmental activists claim the hunt is cruel. Pamela Anderson wants Faeroes to stop whale drive 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z Lilly had been interested in connecting with cetaceans since coming face to face with a beached pilot whale on the coast near his home in Massachusetts in 1949. The dolphin who loved me 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z Boaters discovered 25 dead pilot whales off the southwest coast on Thursday, raising the death toll to 33. | South: Florida: More Pilot Whales Found Dead 2014-01-24T03:58:26Z The pod of 51 short-finned pilot whales were first observed stranded on the edge of the Florida Everglades National Park on Tuesday. Eleven more pilot whales found dead in Florida Keys 2013-12-09T01:26:59Z The pod of 51 short-finned pilot whales was first spotted by a fishing guide Tuesday in the shallow waters off a remote section of the Everglades. Digest: Suspect in 3 shootings frees child, kills himself; 11 whales found dead in Florida 2013-12-09T01:11:49Z This is especially true for highly social like the pilot whale, which travel in close-knit family groups, known as pods. Dozens of Whales Beach Themselves 2013-12-06T23:05:20Z In most cases, highly cohesive species such as pilot whales refuse to leave their kind, no matter the risk to themselves. Stranded Pilot Whales Die in Florida Everglades 2013-12-06T01:18:55Z And since pilot whales are not endangered, the loss of the rest of the pod won’t threaten the species. UPDATE: Florida’s stranded whales are making their escape 2013-12-05T20:45:00Z Video of Pilot Whales Stranded in Everglades National Park Rescue workers try to save dozens of pilot whales caught in a remote part of the Everglades in Florida. The Lede: Video of Pilot Whales Stranded in Everglades National Park 2013-12-05T14:23:13Z And since pilot whales endangered, the loss of the rest of the pod won’t threaten the species. Outlook grim for 41 whales stranded off Florida 2013-12-05T14:19:00Z At least 10 pilot whales that beached themselves in Florida’s Everglades National Park died Wednesday, according to federal officials. Dozens of Whales Are Stuck in the Everglades 2013-12-04T23:35:27Z Short-finned pilot whales typically travel in pods of 25 to 30 animals. Dozens of whales beached in Florida's Everglades, 10 die 2013-12-04T21:36:50Z On Tuesday, a pilot whale died after getting stuck in the shallows off Silverknowes, north of Edinburgh. Whale strandings link investigated 2013-09-07T00:25:02Z Ten pilot whales died as rescuers struggled to lead more than 40 others back to the Gulf of Mexico from the shallow waters of a remote part of Everglades National Park. The Lede: Video of Pilot Whales Stranded in Everglades National Park 2013-12-05T14:23:13Z On Tuesday, a pilot whale was stranded north of Edinburgh but later died. Stranded minke whale is put down 2013-09-06T13:42:03Z Initial results on the pilot whales suggest most were healthy. Stranded whale deaths report due 2012-09-22T23:25:42Z They and pilot whales are the only two animal species, aside from humans, known to undergo menopause. Adult Killer Whales Need Their Mamas 2012-09-13T19:02:00Z The tasks of investigating and disposing of the Fife pilot whales is now under way. How is a dead whale disposed of? 2012-09-05T23:28:53Z Ten pilot whales saved after becoming stranded on the east coast of Scotland are being closely watched by rescuers. Ten beached pilot whales rescued 2012-09-03T08:11:48Z Despite the name, pilot whales, along with killer whales and melon-headed whales, are actually dolphins, members of the taxonomic family Delphinidae. Scientist at Work Blog: Pilot Whales in the Apolima Straits 2012-08-15T11:45:38Z This is a hard task, especially for very vocal species such as killer whales and pilot whales. Whale.FM: Where Citizen Science, Whale Songs, and Education Come Together 2012-04-19T21:15:00.177Z The evolutionary benefit of keeping watch over her descendants may help explain why female killer whales, like humans and pilot whale females, live decades past their reproductive prime. Adult Killer Whales Need Their Mamas 2012-09-13T19:02:00Z Note the pale markings on the underside of the pilot whale at top left - we'll be coming back to this later. Grampus griseus joins the globicephalines 2012-02-27T21:15:05.413Z Basking sharks along with short-beaked common dolphin, Atlantic white-sided dolphin, long-finned pilot whale and sperm whale were described as casual visitors. White whales in renewables report 2012-02-21T02:13:46Z Our charter skipper was one of these long-line fisherman and spoke ruefully of the intelligence of the pilot whales and the financial cost to the fisheries. Scientist at Work Blog: Pilot Whales in the Apolima Straits 2012-08-15T11:45:38Z At one point ten pilot whales emerged in the distance ahead of the swimmer, according to a tweet. Cuba to Fla.: Nyad pushes through 2nd night 2011-09-25T08:20:09Z “At 7:10pm, on the crimson horizon of the Straits of Florida, ten pilot whales emerged in the distance just ahead of Diana,” said a tweet. Endurance athlete Nyad ?stronger? 24 hours into Florida swim; team downplays shark sighting 2011-09-25T01:03:45Z He said a young female pilot whale was found at Scourie, in Sutherland, a few weeks ago. Pilot whales 'stranded on shore' 2011-07-22T12:08:17Z After a mass stranding, most pilot whales typically do not survive. Key Largo Journal: Stranded Whales Now Far From Alone 2011-06-06T04:20:31Z Another focus this summer may be the Faroe Islands, where an annual roundup and beach slaughter of pilot whales has received far less attention than Japan’s slaughter of dolphins and whales. Dot Earth: 'Whale Wars' Leader: 'Arrest Me or Shut Up' 2011-06-04T15:04:39Z There are only three pilot whales in captivity in the United States. Hundreds of volunteers work to save stranded whales in Florida Keys 2011-05-24T05:10:54Z Marine animal experts are preparing for a potential mass stranding by more than 60 pilot whales in South Uist in the Western Isles. Sights on sustainability 2011-05-19T12:04:13Z Marine experts are continuing to monitor more than 60 pilot whales to try to prevent a mass stranding. Stranding fears for whales remain 2011-05-21T09:12:37Z The pilot whales were first spotted in South Uist on Thursday afternoon. Race to stop whales getting stranding 2011-05-20T17:48:48Z Marine animal experts are preparing for a potential mass stranding by up to 100 pilot whales in South Uist in the Western Isles. VIDEO: Fear for mass stranding of whales 2011-05-20T14:32:22Z Historically, most pilot whales don't survive a mass stranding. Hundreds of volunteers work to save stranded whales in Florida Keys 2011-05-24T05:10:54Z Marine animal experts are trying to prevent a mass stranding by what is thought to be up to 100 pilot whales in South Uist in the Western Isles. VIDEO: Rescue bid to save stranded whales 2011-05-20T11:28:20Z Marine animal experts are trying to prevent a mass stranding by up to 100 pilot whales in South Uist in the Western Isles. Fear for mass stranding of whales 2011-05-20T06:28:57Z The last such event in the Florida Keys, a "hot spot" for marine mammal strandings, occurred in 2003, when 28 pilot whales were beached. Rescuers Fight to Save Stranded Pilot Whales 2011-05-07T22:15:06.057Z Dr. Jensen and his colleagues attached tags to 12 short-finned pilot whales off the Canary Islands and logged the sound, depth and orientation of the animals. Observatory: Where Call Reception Fades for Pilot Whales 2011-02-28T20:03:34Z "One vital tendency of pilot whales is group cohesion," she says. Ireland's Beached Whales: Was Royal Navy Sonar to Blame? 2010-11-19T06:55:00Z WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Rescuers who battled exhaustion and darkness succeeded in saving 14 pilot whales from a pod of 74 that stranded on a remote New Zealand beach. NZealand rescuers save 14 whales from stranded pod 2010-09-25T00:51:00Z In October a pod of pilot whales were in danger in the same sea loch. Fear for mass stranding of whales 2011-05-20T06:28:57Z In mid-August at nearby Karikari Beach, a pod of 58 pilot whales stranded. 74 Pilot Whales Stranded on New Zealand Beach 2010-09-22T05:09:00Z But another such roundup, of pilot whales, takes place more quietly in the Faroe Islands, an autonomous province of Denmark. Varied Views of Bloody Coves 2010-07-30T16:20:00Z One cultural aspect is worth noting: it is curious that the Japanese hunt seems to arouse more ire than the Faeroese pilot whale hunt, which is equally gruesome. Arguments Against Dolphin Slaughter 2010-03-11T13:41:00Z These markings closely resemble the ventral marking of pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Spring flutters as the National flag to salute the pilot whales herding one more disastrous landing. Unmanned A pod of 101 pilot whales stranded on the same beach in 2007. 74 Pilot Whales Stranded on New Zealand Beach 2010-09-22T05:09:00Z As discussed above, individuals and groups of pilot whales frequently strand themselves for still incompletely understood reasons. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Atlantic pilot whales on the deck of a whaling station in Newfoundland. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The anchor-shaped patch on the chin and the gray color of the belly are apparently more vivid and extensive in this species than in the short-finned pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification These areas are less vivid and extensive than those on Atlantic pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Short-finned pilot whales are known to occur in groups of 60 animals or more, though smaller groups are more common. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification They may be identified as pilot whales primarily by the robust body and bulbous head, often squarish in adult animals, and the broad-based, falcate dorsal fin located well forward on the animal's back. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification This blaze varies from barely visible to light grayish white similar to but generally fainter than that of pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification For purposes of this guide it is generally that pilot whales living north of lat. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification The dorsal fin, like that of the Atlantic pilot whale, is one of the species' most distinctive characteristics. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Stranded short-finned pilot whales may be confused with any of the species itemized under living animals. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Figure 100.—Short-finned pilot whales stranded in northeastern Florida, shown here swimming in the lagoon at Marineland of Florida. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification They frequently associate with the Atlantic pilot whales and are frequently found accompanying the right and humpback whales travelling along the Atlantic coast of Florida. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Like a number of other species, white-sided dolphins have been reported in association with Atlantic pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Flippers one-sixth of body length, or less.Short-finned pilot whale, p. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Flippers one-fifth of body length, or more.Atlantic pilot whale, p. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Figure 97.—A herd of Atlantic pilot whales off Massachusetts. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Throughout their range short-finned pilot whales may be confused with false killer whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Some larger animals have a gray saddle behind the dorsal fin, though this zone of color is found more frequently in short-finned pilot whales. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Accurate determination of the pilot whale species involved may require museum preparation of the skull and detailed examination of its characteristics. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Figure 101.—Short-finned pilot whales have from 7 to 10 teeth in each side of each jaw. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Figure 102.—The flippers of short-finned pilot whales reach only about one-sixth of the body length, while those of the Atlantic pilot whale may be one-fifth the body length or more. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Note the length of the flippers of the pilot whale in the background, relative to its overall length. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Winter concentrations of pilot whales may be found off the Newfoundland coast and near Cape Cod, Mass. Atlantic pilot whales are distributed both in coastal waters and in deep waters off the continental shelf. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Atlantic pilot whales feed primarily on squid but also take cod and other fishes. Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises of the Western North Atlantic A Guide to Their Identification Accurate determination of the pilot whale species involved in the stranding may require museum preparation of the skull and detailed examination of its characteristics. 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