Whale sharks are the largest species of fish on the planet. They are among the largest animals to have ever lived. Only blue ...

Scientists have been aware for some time that whales contribute to marine ecosystems by "recycling" nutrients. However, the exact impact on ocean productivity was unclear and had not been studied ...

Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary theory ...

Explore a few exciting discoveries by museum researchers that you may have missed over the past few months Erin Wunderlich A pair of humpback whales feed in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine ...

A new study reveals that among seven baleen whale species, only humpbacks can execute the high-performance turns essential for “bubble-net feeding.” This incredible feeding strategy involves whales ...

Scientists in Australia identified a small ancient whale with big eyes and sharp teeth. The species, Janjucetus dullardi, lived about 25 million years ago as an early baleen cousin. A fossil skull was ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were tiny, weird and feral. A chance discovery of a 25 million-year-old fossil on an ...