“Whale Hunting in Iceland Temporarily Halted Following Release of Disturbing Video”
– Iceland’s government has temporarily banned fin whale hunting after a graphic video of a hunt was released by the country’s veterinary authority. There is growing public opposition to whale hunting, and experts believe the ban may become permanent.
– Orangutans in Indonesia found to produce both voiced and voiceless vocal patterns, previously thought to be limited to songbirds and human beatboxers. The dual sounds are used by orangutans as a warning and before combat.