While well-documented in the Northern Hemisphere and Antarctica, much less is known about killer whales (Orcinus orca) in ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The most recent census found 73 southern resident killer whales. Of those, 22 were observed to be in poor condition. Since ...

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 ...

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

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