Whale entangled in rope is rescued off the coast of Iceland. See the daring rescue
The Icelandic Coast Guard rescued an entangled whale during a six-hour operation, photos show. Photo from the Icelandic Coast ...
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Discover Iceland’s Natural Wonders
From majestic animals to stunning landscapes, this channel celebrates the beauty and perfection of the natural world." 5 jaw-dropping moments from the Beyoncé Bowl halftime performance on ...
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Iceland's approval of killing vulnerable fin whales draws fierce criticism from animal rights group: 'No way to kill a whale at sea without inflicting unthinkable cruelty'
According to Echo Watch, Iceland has given a whaling license to ... fin whales listed as vulnerable on its Red List of Threatened Species. Japan is also giving out whaling licenses, and most ...
From Polk Dot Zebra to Black Tiger: Rare animals spotted recently
Encounters with rare animals such as the polka dot zebra in Kenya, a polar bear in Iceland, and a red panda in India's Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary highli ...
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Iceland to Resume Commercial Fin Whale Hunt
Almost two years ago, Iceland’s Hvalur Inc., headed by Kristjan Loftsson ... diminishes the effectiveness of an international program for endangered or threatened species—in this case the Convention ...
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Iceland grants whale hunting permit despite animal welfare concerns
Iceland's government has issued a licence to hunt whales to the country's sole whaling company - a move condemned by animal welfare groups. The licence for the 2024 hunting season allows the ...
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Iceland issues permits allowing whale hunting until 2029
Animal rights and environmental groups have denounced the move by Iceland's outgoing conservative government. But an official notice for the permits said the licences ensured "some predictability ...