Most “flight” baleen whale species are acoustically cryptic to killer whales, unlike “fight” species. Marine Mammal Science , 2025; DOI: 10.1111/mms.13228 Cite This Page : ...

baleen whales face predatory attacks from killer whales, especially mother and calf pairs. When attacked, some species fight back, while others choose flight. But whale species also produce loud ...

The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

Some species only have a few individuals left ... Viewing that, the relevant authorities have added them to the red list of the most endangered whales. Fortunately, there are still some areas where ...

let’s take a closer look at some of the incredible whale species that visit our waters. Whales are some of the most majestic and awe-inspiring creatures on Earth. And we have more in common than you ...

The humpback whale, named for the distinctive hump on its back, can grow up to 60 feet (~18 meters) long and weigh 80,000 pounds (~36,000 kilograms). Though enormous, they are not a predatory species, ...

Whales are mammals, which means they are warm-blooded and give birth to live young. They also breathe air with either one or two blowholes, depending on their species. To help them regulate their ...

Challenging surf conditions forced rescuers to abandon their efforts to save a pod of 157 stranded false killer whales.

Feb. 11, 2025 — Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a new study suggests that, under certain conditions, the native ...