Blue whales are the largest animals to have ever lived. The largest of these giants was a true behemoth, equaling the ...

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

There are over 90 whale species. Some of the most famous whale species are humpback whales, sperm whales, blue whales and ...

blue whales and narwhals. Despite their name, killer whales — or orcas — are not whales. Instead, they are part of the closely related dolphin family. Many whale species were hunted for their ...

Scientists may finally have an explanation for the longstanding mystery of why blue whale calves are rarely sighted, an advance that could help better conserve the critically endangered species.