predators
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Living Newborn Great White Shark Seen for the First Time Ever
Footage taken off the coast of Santa Barbara has captured something new to science: a living newborn great white shark. The shark’s discovery could help researchers finally learn where white sharks—one of the ocean’s top predators—birth their young. The 5-foot-long pup was photographed by drone in July 2023; it was covered in a thin, whitish…
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Goblin Shark or Plastic Toy? Scientists Retract Record of Supposed Rare Shark Sighting
A controversy in the world of shark science has come to a close. A group of scientists who published a record of what would be the first-ever goblin shark found in the Mediterranean Sea have retracted their work. The retraction, submitted March 20, follows Gizmodo’s earlier reporting on the saga.
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Did This Orca Kidnap a Baby Pilot Whale?
There may be a totally non-violent reason that an orca near Iceland was spotted caring for a pilot whale calf. But given what we know of orcas — a species infamous for breaking the spines of dolphins and eating the livers of unlucky great white sharks — you’ll forgive us for being a little suspicious.
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Over in America, Biden Signs Tiger King Bill Into Law
Remember March 2020, when we were all stuck inside watching a kooky gay big cat owner do battle with another kooky tiger-print-wearing big cat sanctuary owner? One of those catty characters just scored a big win in Washington.