42 dead whales found in ArgentinaSeptember 16th, 2009 BUENOS AIRES - Forty-two pilot whales beached themselves and died in a small bay in the southern Argentine province of Chubut, a marine expert has said. "We counted 42 dead pilot whales in an area that's not much more than a small bay," Centro Nacional Patagonico researcher Enrique Crespo said.
Killer whales have to raise their voices to be heard over ship noiseSeptember 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research has determined that killer whales have to raise their voices to be heard over ship noise, and the effort may be wearing the whales out as they try to find food amid dwindling numbers of salmon. According to a report in National Geographic News, scientists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) carried out the research.
Muslim farmer gave up qawwali to sing Hindu hymnsSeptember 1st, 2009 LUCKNOW - Overcoming opposition from his family and community, a Muslim man left his ancestral profession of singing qawwalis to sing Hindu hymns in the temples of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Today he is much sought after by devotees there.
US Fritzl wrote sick fantasy sex lyrics during jail stintAugust 31st, 2009 LONDON - 'American Fritzl' Phillip Garrido wrote song lyrics describing his vile sex fantasies during his stint in jail. Garrido penned the songs after being jailed for four months in April 1993 for violating parole.
Bats sing love ballads while matingAugust 26th, 2009 WASHINGTON - It's not just humans who sing love ballads to woo their partners, for bats too sing when they indulge in sex, according to a new study. Researchers at Texas A and M University and the University of Texas at Austin are believed to be the first to decode the mysterious love sounds made by the winged creatures.
'Jealous' female birds change singing pattern to prevent males from flirtingJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Researchers from Oxford University have found that female birds change the way they sing to prevent males from flirting with other females. They found that warbling antbirds, which form lifelong partnerships in the tropical forests of South America where they are found, normally sing duets to mark their territory.
Watching whales far more profitable than killing themJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - a report published by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has suggested that watching whales is far more profitable than eating them. According to New Scientist, the report found that revenues from whale watching in 2008 reached 2.1 billion dollars, which is double the amount earned a decade ago.
Meet the myna bird that can sing and recite poemsJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A myna bird in China has become a celebrity, thanks to its unique singing talent. The bird has been enthralling spectators every time its owner takes it outdoors for fresh air, reports the China Daily.
Mum sperm whales have babysitters when they go food shopping!June 15th, 2009 LONDON - Biologists studying sperm whales in the North Atlantic have found that mothers use organised babysitting sessions so they can go hunting for food. Scientists at the University of St Andrews, Durham University and Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have discovered that females share responsibility for the younger members of a pod by establishing networks of carers.he whales are specially adapted to allow them to make long, deep dives.
Babysitting whales look after calves while mums go snackingJune 1st, 2009 LONDON - In a new research, scientists have discovered that there are babysitters in whale populations as well, which look after the young ones of mother whales while they go hunt for food. According to a report in New Scientist, Shane Gero of Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, and colleagues tracked two populations of sperm whales in the Caribbean and Sargasso seas to see what happened when mother whales dived for food.
Blue whale 'heard' singing off New York coastMay 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Acoustic experts confirmed tracking a singing blue whale 112 km off the Long Island and New York City early this year, even as the second one was heard singing in the far distance. These endangered blue whales are the largest animals ever to have lived on this planet, and their voices can travel across an ocean.
Lewis Hamilton to marry Nicole Scherzinger this summer?May 20th, 2009 LONDON - Formula 1 racing champ Lewis Hamilton and Pussycat Doll girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger are reportedly planning to tie the knot this summer. Talking to Hello! magazine, Nicole said: "Would I get married? For sure and, yeah, the Dolls can be the bridesmaids.
Kiev Mayor to sing to help Ukrainian capital through financial crisisMarch 17th, 2009 LONDON - Kiev's eccentric mayor has found a rather "melodious" solution to help the Ukrainian capital come out of the financial crisis since the Soviet era-by singing. Leonid Chernovetskiy has released an album of himself singing a medley of "heartbreaking 1980s love songs".
Carey paid about $1 million to sing for Gaddafi's sonJanuary 4th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Mariah Carey was paid nearly $1 million to sing at a New Year's party held by Colonel Gaddafi's son. Thesun.co.uk reports that Libyan dictator's son Saif, 36, apparently spent 687,000 pounds (nearly $1 million) for a set that included just four songs at the Nikki Beach Club on the Caribbean island St.Barts.
Lewis wants to team up with ColdplayDecember 28th, 2008 LONDON - British singer Leona Lewis wants to work with the band Coldplay on her next album to make it sound rockier. According to thesun.co.uk, Lewis now wants more rock songs on her next album.
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