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

During the slow and cautious cruise, Ryan Brogan was fortunate enough to capture a rare and remarkable sight just a few miles ...

Several inquisitive humpback whales “played” with a spunky rescue pup during an encounter off the coast of San Diego, ...

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the world's rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the possibility of ...

Scientists took samples from whale blow, identifying possible disease risks for marine mammals in northern seas. By Alexa Robles-Gil In northern Norway, scientists detected a disease-causing virus in ...

Division the North Atlantic right whale was spotted entangled in fishing gear on Dec. 3 NOAA Fisheries Service/Facebook Experts are worried that one of the 384 North Atlantic right whales left in the ...

Experts are worried that one of the 384 North Atlantic right whales left in the world won't survive the winter. According to a Dec. 8 Facebook post from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn't feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals ...

Frédérik Saltré receives funding from the Australian Research Council. Emma Betty, Karen Stockin, and Katharina J. Peters do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or ...

Researchers have identified ginkgo-toothed beaked whales alive at sea for the first time after years of searching, and in doing so solved the mystery of an odd echolocation pulse in the North Pacific.

YACHATS, Ore. — Wildlife officials said the humpback whale, which was euthanized after being stranded near San Marine on the Oregon coast over the weekend, has partially resurfaced. The whale's ...