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The Japan Timesscience22 hrs ago
Brown Boobies Follow Passenger Ferry Near Ogasawara Islands to Capture Fish
A study published in PeerJ in May details brown boobies following a ferry near Japan’s Ogasawara Islands to feed on fish flushed by the vessel. The work adds to records of seabirds associating with non-fishing ships.
The Guardianworld27 days ago
Australian Magpie Tops National Bird Count for Another Year
The Australian magpie was recorded in half of 153,000 surveys submitted to BirdLife Australia’s annual count. The species is known for facial and vocal recognition, mimicry, group problem-solving, and selective swooping during breeding season.
The Guardianscience42 days ago
Researchers Document Rare Humpback Whale Jaw-Gaping Behaviour During Migration
Citizen scientists captured footage of humpback whales performing a jaw-gaping display during their annual migration along Australia's coast. A Macquarie University study of 66 whales suggests the behaviour may serve as a social display rather than feeding. The behaviour has been…
Usa Todayscience46 days ago
Velella Velella Washes Ashore Along Pacific Coast Beaches in Spring Aggregation
Dense aggregations of the blue, sail-bearing hydrozoans appeared in late April 2026 after a record-breaking warm winter marked by marine heat waves. Scientists noted the spectacle while urging citizen reports through the iNaturalist app to improve understanding and predictability…
bbc.comscience62 days ago
Photographers Document Record 304 Humpback Whales in One Day Off South Africa
Photographers Monique and Chris Fallows captured images of 304 individual humpback whales in a single day off South Africa's west coast in December 2025. This sighting represents the highest number of large whales identified in one day, according to the photographers. The event h…