This is part of a larger issue. Police foil smugglers in possession of valuable 'whale vomit' — here's what you need to know ...

According to the IUCN, the whales are "critically endangered", and the whales are on the Endangered Species List. There are ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of ...

The whales give birth off the southeastern U.S. in the winter and spring and migrate north to New England and Canada to feed.

New Zealand is a whale-stranding hotspot, with more than 5,000 episodes recorded since 1840, according to the Department of Conservation. The first spade-toothed whale bones were found in 1872 on ...

Researchers have identified a fascinating behavior in killer whales, aka orcas: they sometimes offer to share their prey with ...

Taking a whale-watching tour should be on everyone’s bucket list. Seeing these majestic, awe-inspiring creatures in their native habitats is unforgettable. From humpback whales to orcas, the ...

A scientific survey of two areas targeted for deep sea mining in the Pacific Ocean by The Metals Company has confirmed the ...

Wild orcas across four continents have repeatedly floated fish and other prey to astonished swimmers and boaters, hinting that the ocean’s top predator likes to make friends. Researchers cataloged 34 ...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing a plan to protect Southern Resident orcas, which were added to the ...

Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted.Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. But on Monday a small group of scientists ...