4 d. ago Researchers puzzled as baby whales spotted in unexpected places along Australia’s ‘humpback highway’

Newborns seen in colder waters as far south as Tasmania, indicating breeding and migration more complex than thoughtSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereBaby humpback whales are turning up in unexpected places.In Australia, humpback mums were assumed to travel north to give birth in warmer, tropical waters – like the Great Barrier Reef – before migrating south with their calves along the “humpback highway” to feed in waters off Antarctica.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Icelandic orcas have been including baby pilot whales in their groups – but scientists aren’t sure why

Scientists have come up with several possible reasons for the unusual behaviour

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2 w. ago Surprising baby names that have surged as most popular in America are revealed

The most popular baby names in America for 2024 has been revealed, with two unexpected names claiming the top spots.

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2 w. ago ‘Astonishing journeys’: online tool tracking migratory animals highlights challenge of protecting them

The University of Queensland system is intended to give policymakers idea of how species traverse the oceans and what it will take to save themGet Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an emailOff the east coast of Florida, female loggerhead turtles swim more than 1,000km north, hugging the edge of the continental shelf to get to feeding grounds.Humpback whales move through Moreton Bay off the Brisbane coast in Australia, on their way to feed around the Balleny Islands more than 4,000km away off the Antarctic coastline, where wandering albatross circle above, travelling 1,000km a day.Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Last of Us has 'surprise cameo' from Jennifer Aniston that you'll never spot

The Last of Us season two is currently airing and eagle-eyed viewers have spotted Jennifer Aniston's unexpected appearance in the HBO series, which you definitely didn't notice...

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3 w. ago Jennifer Aniston spotted flaunting unexpected habit as fans rush to praise star

Jennifer Aniston's fans have been praising the actress online after the Rachel Green star was recently seen using something rather unexpected while out and about

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last month BBC EastEnders fans spot new romance for Phil Mitchell with unexpected character

EastEnders fans are convinced that Phil Mitchell is set to find love with one character who he was seen growing closer with following his recent mental health crisis.

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