Blue whales are one of the largest animals ever known to live on Earth. These gentle giants roam across the world’s oceans and are very popular for their powerful sounds that can travel hundreds of ...

Blue whales sing less when they are starving and sing more when food is plentiful, a recent study revealed. Researchers listened to whales off California for six years and found that their singing ...

A blue whale swims near the coast of Sri Lanka. Studies from California to New Zealand have shown that certain whale species, such as blue whales, stop singing when heat waves disrupt their food ...

Blue whale calves and births have seldom been documented. A new study may help unravel the mystery. Photo from NOAA Fisheries Service Despite being members of the largest species on the planet, young ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

New research shows whale hunting in South America dates back 5,000 years, reshaping views of early maritime societies.

Whether it’s smartphones or sneakers, toys or tents, about 80% of commercial goods are transported to markets around the world using giant container ships. As global shipping routes grow to meet ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Each year, during summer and fall, large groups of baleen whales gather off the coast of California, U.S., to feast on krill and fish before ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford. Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in ...