Right whales, still recovering from intensive whale hunting, have added a few more individuals to their small population. However, new threats limit their recovery.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...

Whales play a much more important role than previously thought in ocean balance. A recent study has precisely quantified ...

The carcass of a whale that washed ashore was buried under a sand patch. Preliminary inspection says the aquatic animal might be a Baleen.

Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary theory ...

If you tracked a whale across the open ocean, this is what you'd see: They travel thousands of miles, burn through blubber, and — in the form of pee — leave behind a trail of nutrients that helps ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an ...