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Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru

Fossil of 16-million-year-old river dolphin found in Peru

Paleontologist Rodolfo Salas said the skull belonged to the largest dolphin known to have inhabited the waters of South America.
Fri Mar 22 2024
Death of dolphins in Amazon linked to severe drought, heat

Death of dolphins in Amazon linked to severe drought, heat

Thousands of fish have died recently on Amazon rivers due to a lack of oxygen in the water.
Tue Oct 03 2023
Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital

Fears for orangutans, dolphins as Indonesia presses on with new capital

The giant apes could face an even bigger threat as Southeast Asia's largest country builds from scratch Nusantara - a new $32 billion city.
Tue Mar 28 2023
Whales' cancer resistence 'in their genes'

Whales' cancer resistence 'in their genes'

According to Peto's paradox, some species do not have an incidence of cancer that correlates with their cell count.
Thu Feb 25 2021
Hong Kong pink dolphins enjoy comeback as pandemic slows marine traffic

Hong Kong pink dolphins enjoy comeback as pandemic slows marine traffic

Scientists remain deeply concerned about their long-term survival in one of the world's busiest sea lanes.
Fri Oct 16 2020
The robot dolphin that could replace captive animals at theme parks one day

The robot dolphin that could replace captive animals at theme parks one day

Edge Innovations, a U.S. engineering company with an animatronic and special effects division in California, designed a dolphin to be used at theme parks in the future.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic

Rare dolphins return to Hong Kong as coronavirus halts ferry traffic

Dolphin numbers in the area had jumped by up to 30% since March when the ferry traffic was suspended.
Mon Sep 14 2020
Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill

Dying mother dolphin struggles to save baby in Mauritius lagoon after oil spill

Environmentalists are demanding an investigation into the deaths of dozens of dolphins following an oil spill.
Sat Aug 29 2020
17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site

17 dead dolphins wash up on Mauritius beach near oil spill site

A month after an oil spill from a Japanese ship that ran aground is causing a major ecological disaster in Mauritius.
Thu Aug 27 2020
Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild

Bali hosts first centre to return captive dolphins to the wild

Dolphins are swimming freely at the world's first permanent rehabilitation centre under a project initiated by Bali's government and animal rights groups.
Thu Jul 09 2020
Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers

Dead dolphins wash up on France's shores in record numbers

The overwhelming majority drowned in the nets of fishing trawlers.
Sun Jun 28 2020
Endangered baby dolphin dies after swimmers pass it around for selfies

Endangered baby dolphin dies after swimmers pass it around for selfies

An endangered baby dolphin was killed on a beach in Argentina last week after the animal was plucked from the water and passed around by beachgoers for petting and photos.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Fishermen kill 30 more dolphins in Taiji

Fishermen kill 30 more dolphins in Taiji

Fishermen in the small Japanese town of Taiji killed more than two dozen striped dolphins on Thursday, campaigners said, as global outrage over the slaughter grows.
Thu Jan 23 2014
Dolphins remember friends' whistles for decades: study

Dolphins remember friends' whistles for decades: study

Bottlenose dolphins can remember each other's signature whistles for more than 20 years, a study said Wednesday -- the longest social memory ever observed in an animal.
Wed Aug 07 2013
N.Zealand dolphin faces extinction, group warns

N.Zealand dolphin faces extinction, group warns

Scientists have urged New Zealand to take immediate action to protect the critically endangered Maui's dolphin.
Thu Feb 14 2013
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024