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Ancient whales had more bite than today’s gentle giants – The Conversation

Research associate, Monash University Post doctoral research fellow in evolutionary biology, Monash University Felix Georg Marx receives funding from a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral fellowship (656010/ MYSTICETI).David Hocking does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant […]

Dealer admits illegal sale – Chronicle Live

Antiques dealer Thomas Balmain has admitted illegally selling whale teeth and possessing elephant ivory.Balmain, 50, pleaded guilty to three charges and denied seven others when he appeared before magistrates at Bedlington Law Courts.All 10 charges were brought under the control of trade in endangered species enforcement regulations after a raid on an Ashington warehouse used […]

Man faces severe penalties after being caught selling bizarre illegal goods on eBay: 'A nationwide crackdown' – The Cool Down

© 2025 THE COOL DOWN COMPANY. All Rights Reserved. Do not sell or share my personal information. Reach us at hello@thecooldown.com.“This investigation demonstrates our commitment to bringing justice.”Photo Credit: Depositphotos.com A man from South Carolina has violated federal wildlife laws after spending years importing and selling sperm whale bones. According to reports by USA Today, […]

How ‘Alfred’ the whale lost its teeth to become a giant filter feeder – The Conversation

Post doctoral research fellow in evolutionary biology, Monash University Adjunct Research Associate, Monash University Monash University Felix Marx receives funding from a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Postdoctoral fellowship (656010/ MYSTICETI). He is affiliated with the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences, Brussels, Belgium; Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; and Museums Victoria, Melbourne, Australia. David Hocking receives funding […]

Oxfordshire man charged with illegal sale of sperm whale teeth – Oxford Mail

  Court People Wantage A man from Grove has been charged in connection with the illegal importation and sale of sperm whale teeth. Tevita Lavaki, 50, of Mayfield Avenue, will appear at Oxford Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (June 29) in connection with wildlife crime offences between August and September last year. He is charged with four counts of acquiring, offering, keeping, and selling the teeth of sperm […]