According to a statement released by the Autonomous University of Barcelona, people living some 5,000 years ago in the ...

Once at risk of being wiped out, humpback whales charted a remarkable comeback thanks to their songs. In 1979, National ...

As a result, ice sheet health is emerging as a key concern for whale populations, as hydrophone recordings suggested the ...

Quick Take Connecticut chose the sperm whale in 1975 to honor its pivotal 19th-century whaling industry and maritime heritage ...

Scientists refer to sperm whales with the more sensible species name Physeter macrocephalus. Reaching up to 18.5 meters (60 ...

Sperm whales are named after the waxy substance found in their large heads called spermaceti. The spermaceti is an oil sac ...

The natural world is full of animals that seem to defy logic, blurring the line between reality and imagination. Some look ...

Learn all about the unmistakable pilot whale, from their diet and size to life in the pod and why, sadly, they're prone to ...

An open-source whale tag that records sound, movement, and environmental data will enable scientists to study and decode ...

Discover the key differences between dolphins and whales, including their size, body structure, feeding habits, social ...

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and ...