Published: August 17, 2021“The Sea Fairies,” one of three paintings by Ralph Cahoon and the cover piece for the catalog, realized $67,100, going to a local collector on the Cliff.Review by W.A. Demers, Photos Courtesy Rafael Osona AuctionsNANTUCKET, MASS. – “It was an exciting two-day sale, with competitive bidding in all categories,” said Carolyn Walsh, […]

Scientists say they’ve seen a surprising number of gray whale strandings this year during their migration up the west coast – 13 as of late May in Washington alone, which is more than twice the normal average.“Just in Washington. And usually our peak continues through the end of June. So we’re, you know, I think […]

Sperm whales: The biggest toothed predator  Live Sciencesource

Currently in BendA adult male sperm whale was found dead, washed ashore near Seaside, Ore., May 29, 2025.A adult male sperm whale was found dead, washed ashore near Seaside, Ore., May 29, 2025.A adult male sperm whale was found dead, washed ashore near Seaside, Ore., May 29, 2025.A adult male sperm whale was found dead, […]

Foot-Long Ancient Tooth Discovered on Australian Beach (Published 2016)  The New York Timessource

A taxidermist who showed off his large collection of endangered animal mounts on social media has been jailed for over a year.Aaron Halstead, 29, pleaded guilty to nine offences related to the illegal trade of critically endangered species, including the purchase of tiger skulls, tiger teeth and black rhino horns between September 2014 and January […]

Support your local PBS station in our mission to inspire, enrich, and educate.GBH helps your community explore new worlds and ideas through programs that educate, inform and inspire. Your tax-deductible donation helps make it all possible.Appraisal: Scrimshaw Whale Tooth, ca. 1850Clip: Season 20 Episode 14 | 1m 16sVideo has Closed Captions | CCAppraisal: Scrimshaw Whale […]

WORLD WHALE DAY | Third Sunday in February  National Day Calendarsource

Listen to this article: Only 225 whales’ teeth (tabua) are allowed to be taken out of Fiji annually, says the Ministry of Environment.Acting director of Environment Senimili Baleicakau said a permit was required for anyone who wished to take whales’ teeth out of the country.Ms Baleicakau said these teeth were from sperm whales, which were […]

NANTUCKET — Michael Vienneau peers through a bright, white magnifying glass to the polished whale tooth in his hand.With a quick stroke of an X-acto knife, he cuts a fine line in the tooth. Then he cuts another line, delicately, and another. He rubs black ink across the marks and wipes away the excess. Revealed […]