The biggest whale species on Earth is a monster! There are plenty of large creatures within the Cetacea order (which contains ...

Southern Ocean whale populations are being threatened by human activity — a trend that could worsen global warming, Stanford researchers found in a study published in September. Researchers at ...

The Southern Ocean encircling Antarctica is the world’s largest feeding ground for baleen whales — species like humpbacks that filter tiny organisms from seawater for food. In the 20th century, ...

MIAMI (AP) — Two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and omega-3 pills near Antarctica, The Associated Press has ...

STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) -- Staying "Climate Ready" can often mean staying aware of the impact we make with our choices. Researchers at Stanford are raising concerns about a popular health food product ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For humpback whales in the Pacific, their songs may be a solid ...

A biologist explains the surprising evolutionary math behind how the blue whale became the largest animal that has ever lived ...

For tens of millions of years, whales have been a part of the oceans. Because of this, it would be easy to believe that ...