New findings suggest the evolution and behavior of at least some baleen whales has been significantly shaped by fear of orca attack.

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the ...

A group of whale watchers, look in horror as a huge humpback whale emerges from the water and swallows two kayakers whole!

Scientists have spent a lot of time thinking about how the nutrients in whale feces—also known as whale pump —benefit species ...

The finding indicates whale songs could serve as a barometer for their overall health, the study said. ‘It is a window into their lives.’ ...

They need this energy for an amazing journey: As Costa points out, baleen whales migrate thousands of miles ... Plus, the ...

Conducted over the course of six years, the study focused on three baleen species — humpback, fin and blue whales — located off the U.S. West Coast. Using submerged microphones, known as ...