Scientists say southern right whale numbers have recovered in the Great Australian Bight Marine Park, and are now calling for further protection as they move into new areas.

Thousands of tourists will flock to Australia's coast this whale migration season, but a new map highlights why the future of these ocean giants is threatened. Michael Dahlstrom · Environment Editor ...

The Southern Right whale, so called because it used to be the "right" whale to kill, is making a steady comeback along South Africa's coast after it was hunted to the edge of oblivion by American ...

The Southern right whale has a median lifespan of 73.4 years, and 10% live beyond 131.8 years. The North Atlantic right whale has a median lifespan of only 22.3 years because of human impacts, and ...