Whales may be known as gentle giants, but they still have a looming presence as the world’s loudest and largest animals. The Antarctic blue whale can weigh up to 400,000 pounds and stretches to 98 ...

A new study predicts future climate change impacts could disrupt the krill-heavy diet that humpback whales in the southern hemisphere consume. A new study led by Griffith University predicts that ...

One of Earth’s rarest whales is a picky eater. A single fish species makes up roughly 70% of the Rice’s whale diet, new research shows, unlocking yet another secret behind the elusive Gulf of Mexico ...

Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans' top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution. Now, in the largest study to date on North Atlantic killer whales ...

Orcas have long been revered for their intelligence, adaptability, and group-hunting strategies. But one scientific review spanning two decades has revealed a little-known, yet intriguing behavior.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Beluga whales in Alaska’s Cook Inlet may have changed their diet over five decades from saltwater prey to fish and crustaceans influenced by freshwater, according to a study ...

Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans’ top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution. Now, in the largest study to date on North Atlantic killer whales ...

The critically endangered species is targeting a nutritious fish to stay healthy, according to new research. There are only about 50 Rice's whales remaining in the Gulf of Mexico, making them a ...