Human-made structures act as artificial reefs, luring plankton and, in turn, Earth’s largest fish. That could put whale sharks at risk of ship strikes.

The enigmatic whale shark, known scientifically as Rhincodon typus, holds the title of the largest fish in the world’s oceans. With their striking spotted appearance and gentle demeanor, these ocean ...

These rules ensure the safety and freedom of whale sharks (Rhincodon typus), the world’s largest known fish species, to swim in Bohol’s waters and uphold the province’s vision as an ...

Now that’s pretty cool,” said the post. Whale sharks or Rhincodon typus are the world’s largest living fish, growing up to 18 metres and 34 tonnes. They can live for 100 years, according to ...

Manta and devil rays (mobulids) are filter feeding elasmobranchs with extreme K-selective life histories found circumglobally from temperate to tropical waters. Their vulnerability to fisheries ...

What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world today aren’t land animals, because on land they must struggle against the forces of gravity to ...

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado has banned all kinds of interactions with whale sharks, locally known as “balilan,” especially feeding, in the towns of Lila, Alburquerque and Dauis. “Whale shark ...

If you are like us, you find this list tragic, but awareness is essential in conserving the rare animal species left on this planet. Therefore, we look deeper at these animals, their stories, and how ...

An independent review was undertaken of approaches to risk assessment for terrestrial species proposed for inclusion in the Live Import List. The review investigated whether the current risk ...

Asia is the world’s most populous and rapidly developing continent. It is also where many wild animals currently face extinction due to human conflict. Here, we’ve listed the 23 most endangered ...