Rare January Slaughter: A Grim Start to 2025

On January 10, 2025, Faroese whalers killed 47 pilot whales, including pregnant females and calves, in a controversial winter hunt. This event highlights the brutality associated with these hunts and the disruption they cause to whale social structures. Pilot whales are known for their intelligence and strong family bonds, making these hunts both inhumane and ecologically harmful. Advocacy groups are urging the Faroese people to reconsider this tradition and its devastating effects on marine life.