The spade-toothed whale is the world’s rarest, only seven of its species have ever been recorded. It’s never been spotted alive at sea. So when the near-mythical creature washed up mostly ...

Whales are the true giants of the ocean, capturing our imagination as they glide gracefully through the water. These magnificent creatures are often compared to mythical beings, not only because ...

The whale, which has remained in the area for weeks ... the group proposed naming the newfound humpback Cathaigh — in honor of the mythical creature. A 15th century manuscript describes the ...

Designed by Vicki Wong and Michael Murphy of Meomi Design, the Paralympic mascot for Vancouver 2010 has motifs of three mythical creatures that appear in the legends of the First Nations. Sumi wears ...