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Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)

Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)

Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the conservation and protection of whales and dolphins, defending them against the many threats they face through campaigns, lobbying, advising governments, science, and rescue.

Recent articles by Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC)

It's harpoon-proof, 'sings' jazz music, and lives up to 200 years – meet this record-breaking giant of the animal world

The animal can also smash through solid ice and has no teeth – and has left scientists baffled over the years
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How do whales mate? For animals as big as whales, sex can be a tricky and lengthy affair - here's how they do it

Discover the fascinating world of whale reproduction...
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Dolphin vs shark: what's the difference between these charismatic ocean dwellers?

What's the difference between a shark and a dolphin? The experts at Whale and Dolphin Conservation explains what makes a dolphin a dolphin and a shark a shark
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Amazon River dolphin guide: Learn all about this beautiful pink dolphin and how it differs to its ocean cousins.

All you need to know about the amazing Amazon River Dolphin from the experts at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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Whale vs dolphin: what's the difference between these mysterious denizens of the ocean?

What's the difference between a whale and a dolphin? Whale and Dolphin Conservation explain what makes a whale a whale and a dolphin a dolphin.
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Beluga whale guide: Where they live, what they eat, how big they are - and why they're called beluga and what it means.

Learn all about their unique adaptations and social behaviours in this expert guide from Whale and Dolpin Conservation.
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Discover the rare vaquita, a tiny porpoise on the brink of extinction

Learn all about the vaquita, the world's smallest and rarest cetacean in this expert guide from Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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Gray whale guide: where they live, what they eat and why they're not named after the colour grey

Discover all you need to know about gray whales, including how big they are, what they eat, lifespan and where they live
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Pilot whale guide: where they live, what they eat, how intelligent they are - and why they are called pilot whales

Learn all about the unmistakable pilot whale, from their diet and size to life in the pod and why, sadly, they're prone to beaching
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Sperm whale guide: where they live, what they eat and why they are called sperm whales

Discover all you need to know about sperm whales, from where they live to the sounds they make to communicate
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Bottlenose dolphin guide: where they live, what threats they face and just how intelligent they are

Learn all about the charismatic bottlenose dolphin in our expert guide from Whale and Dolphin Conservation, from how it got its name to how it uses tools.
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