World Whale Day is a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard these magnificent creatures and their habitats for future ...

There are mainly two families of whales: baleen whales and toothed whales. There are 14 species of baleen whales including ...

A humpback whale briefly engulfed a kayaker off the coast of Chile in an incident caught on camera. Experts say it couldn't ...

Incredible footage showing a man briefly being 'swallowed' by a whale is the latest in seemingly similar, yet mostly benign interactions.

A prominent whale expert explains why the kayaker who wound up inside the mouth of a humpback whale was in no danger of being ...

A rare dwarf sperm whale mysteriously washed ashore in Australia, prompting an official investigation, according to news ...

A sperm whale’s tooth can weigh more than two pounds and they are illegally trafficked to be used as decorations and for ...

Migrating and local animals converge in the Atlantic Ocean off of South Carolina this time of year. Here’s what’s out beneath ...

One of the most unique about whales is that they're the largest animals to ever exist on Earth — even bigger than the largest ...

Green Anaconda – One of the largest snakes in the world, this giant constrictor can swallow large prey, including deer and caimans, and could theoretically consume a human. Nile Crocodile – These ...

Some baleen whales avoid killer whale attacks by singing songs at deep frequencies that their predators cannot hear.

Two studies reveal that the communication systems of most cetaceans examined adhere to the principles of efficiency and ...