Why do whales strand?
It is often very difficult to determine the cause of a whale stranding, however, there are several plausible explanations for...
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What should be done when a whale is stranded?
Often when a whale is found stranded on a beach, the first reaction of humans is to help return the... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on the culling of sharks to reduce shark attacks?
The RSPCA does not support the culling of sharks as a response to public concern over shark attacks on humans.... -
What is shark finning and is it legal in Australia?
Shark fin soup has been a traditional east Asian dish, symbolic of wealth and prestige, for several hundred years. In... -
Do fish feel pain?
The answer is yes. Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on bluewater fishing?
Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building for some years. It... -
How can fish caught in commercial fishing be killed humanely?
The humane killing or slaughter of commercially harvested fish requires that fish are carefully handled and effectively stunned (causing immediate... -
What is the most humane way to kill a fish intended for eating?
All fish that are caught for eating must be handled carefully to reduce stress and humanely killed as soon as... -
What is the RSPCA’s view on keeping dolphins in captivity?
Dolphins are marine mammals belonging to the group known as cetaceans, which also includes whales, orcas and porpoises. RSPCA Australia...