Rescuers with the Sea World Foundation say they recently freed a humpback whale entangled in fishing line off the New South ...

Learn more about why humpback whales show inadvertent altruism as they save smaller mammals from orcas.

ABC News' James Longman reports on scientists' conservation efforts. Antarctica -- Eight layers. Thermals, more thermals, inner layers, outer layers, and waterproofs. I do not do well in the cold. Now ...

“You feel alien out there,” Friedlaender tells Popular Science. “And yet, the whale chooses you and interacts with you as a curious individual. It gives you its attention, and that kind of moment is ...

There’s a dark side to Australia’s annual whale migration that most tourists don’t see. Not all humpbacks survive the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) are master migrators. Some ...

Each year, an estimated 45,000 whales swim Australia’s Humpback Highway, off the east coast. You can visit from Moreton Bay, near Brisbane ...

Mother Humpback Whale Gently Helps Diver to the Surface to ‘Help Him Breathe' originally appeared on PetHelpful. Underwater photographer Jono Allen has had his fair share of unforgettable encounters ...

Humpback whales lose more than the weight of two adult elephants during their annual migration, reveals new research. They shed an average of 11,000 kilos (24,250 lbs) of blubber - more than a third ...