Tag: marine mammals
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What Looked Like Mammoth Fossils for Decades Were Actually Ancient Whales
Discovery in the Drawer: How a Routine Check Uncovered a Surprising Truth For decades, two small bone pieces sat quietly in a museum drawer in Alaska, labeled as mammoth remains and largely forgotten. They were collected in the 1950s, catalogued, and stored with confidence. No one questioned them much. They looked old. They felt like…
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From Mammoths to Monkeys: How Two Alaska Bones Turned Out to Be Ancient Whales
Discovery That Challenged a Long-Standing Belief In a quiet Alaska museum, two seemingly inconspicuous bone fragments spent decades tucked away in a dusty drawer. Labeled as mammoth remains and catalogued with routine care, they attracted little attention beyond routine preservation. It wasn’t until modern techniques and a fresh wave of curiosity that researchers re-examined these…
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Ancient Whales Mistaken for Mammoth Fossils: Discovery in an Alaska Museum
How a Quiet Mislabeling Unfolded For decades, two small bone fragments sat in a dusty museum drawer in Alaska, catalogued as mammoth remains and largely forgotten. Collected in the 1950s, they were treated as routine relics of the Ice Age, filed away with confidence and minimal scrutiny. The museum staff, accustomed to the era’s fossil-hinding…
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Singapore NParks to Issue Advisory on Cutting Underwater Noise to Protect Marine Mammals
Singapore to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Development Noise Singapore is advancing protections for its elusive marine mammals by outlining guidelines aimed at reducing underwater noise from coastal development. The National Parks Board (NParks) is developing an advisory that will guide developers and operators of marine works on how to minimize acoustic disturbances in Singapore…
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NParks Draws Up Advisory to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Development Noise
Singapore Moves to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Construction Noise Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is drafting an advisory aimed at reducing underwater noise from coastal development works. The initiative reflects growing concern over how industrial activities near the shoreline can affect marine mammals in Singapore’s waters, including species that rely on sound for communication…
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Singapore Moves to Shield Marine Mammals from Coastal Development Noise
Singapore tackles underwater noise with new NParks advisory In an ambitious move to protect its elusive marine mammals, Singapore’s National Parks Board (NParks) is drafting an advisory aimed at reducing underwater noise from coastal development. The plan comes as developers undertake marine works in Singapore waters, including dredging, pile driving, and other construction activities that…
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Evolutionary Trends in the Vertebral Morphology of Extant Delphinidae
Introduction: Vertebral Change Within Delphinidae The Delphinidae, a diverse family within the odontocetes, exhibit a remarkable range of ecological niches and locomotor strategies. Across 38 living species, the vertebral column has undergone consistent evolutionary modifications that reflect both phylogenetic history and functional demands of aquatic life. This overview synthesizes current understanding of vertebral morphology in…
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Evolutionary trends in vertebral morphology of extant Delphinidae
Introduction The cetacean clade Odontoceti showcases remarkable diversity in form and function. Within this group, the Delphinidae family (oceanic dolphins and allies) comprises a substantial radiation of 38 extant species. A central facet of their success lies in the vertebral column, a flexible architectural spine that underpins propulsion, maneuverability, and depth regulation. By examining patterns…
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Orca Calf Brings Hope for Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Joins the Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island The Southern Resident killer whale population, already battered by years of losses, has a reason to celebrate. The Center for Whale Research (CWR) confirmed the birth of a new orca calf in the endangered J pod, a rare bright spot for this iconic marine family.…