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Whaling Still Widespread

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Watch this video about whaling on HowStuffWorks. Around 30,000 whales have been killed over the past 21 years - despite a ban on commercial whaling. Learn about a conference where representatives from 75 countries will discuss the issue of whaling in this news video from Reuters.

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Corwin's Quest: Whales (1:45)

Jeff Corwin explains how big whales live on tiny krill. Learn more about whales in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Whale Encounter (3:13)

From the archives of Discovery: This brave researcher has a close-up encounter with several whales. Learn more about whale encounters.

Wayward Whales Head for Home (0:58)

Watch this video about two whales that apparently found their way home on HowStuffWorks. The mother and calf humpback whales, named Delta and Dawn, appear to have headed back to the Pacific Ocean. Wildlife experts, concerned about the health of the... More »

Flipper Saves the Whales (1:26)

Watch this Reuters video showing how a friendly dolphin, named Moku not Flipper, saved two beached whales on the coast of Mahia on New Zealand's North Island. This is the first documented case of a dolphin helping beached whales.

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Up Close and Dangerous: Diving with Dolphins (3:45)

Ever wonder what can happen while filming a dolphin? Join wildlife filmmaker Tony Miller as he tells us about his strange experiences filming dolphins.

Whale Encounter (3:13)

From the archives of Discovery: This brave researcher has a close-up encounter with several whales. Learn more about whale encounters.