Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

About 640 baleen plates hang from its upper jaw and, at 4m in length, they are the longest of any whale’s – hence the need for a super-sized head. The head of this whale comprises one-third of its ...

While whales do need fresh water, they actually don’t need a huge amount, considering their size. This is largely because, in contrast to humans, whales don’t lose a significant amount of water ...

Two right whales were spotted swimming in Treasure Coast waters last weekend. North Atlantic right whales Koala and Curlew were spotted off Vero Beach, Jensen Beach and Stuart from Jan. 10-12 as they ...

NEW YORK (AP) — When a killer whale slowly circled back toward wildlife photographer Brian Skerry in the middle of the ocean after discarding the giant sting ray it was devouring, panic is not what ...

This article was originally featured on Hakai Magazine, an online publication about science and society in coastal ecosystems. Read more stories like this at hakaimagazine.com. John Ford still recalls ...

Beluga whales indulge in wife swapping to enhance their long term survival chances, reveals new research. Ground-breaking DNA ...