The Nicobar Islands are a biodiversity hotspot, home to unique species found nowhere else. Long isolated, these islands have ...

The humpback whale is another critically endangered species of baleen whales. Humpback whales are rorqual and belong to the family Balaenopteridae. The average lifespan of humpback whales ranges from ...

However, the list below discusses each of the largest animals in the world by type. The biggest animal in the world is the adult blue whale. They’re also the largest mammal in the world. Blue whales ...

A sperm whale washed ashore on Cuttyhunk Island off Cape Cod Sunday, the International Fund for Animal Welfare said in a statement. The most recent whale discovery is part of a series of whale ...

A humpback whale has got into difficulty after becoming entangled in rope at a fish farm off Skye. Organic Sea Harvest said it had suspended normal operations at its Invertote site in the north of ...

How big they are: Up to 32 feet (9.8 meters) long How long they live: Up to 100 years, but usually around 25 to 50 years What they eat: Fish, seals, seabirds, squid, sharks, and even whales Orcas ...

Cetaceans in UK waters are nothing new. Minke whales, dolphins and porpoises are often seen off the British coast. But recent sightings of a much bigger visitor have caused both excitement and ...

Research methods in this project included healing Kauri trees through using "sonic samples of healthy whales to construct a tapestry of rejuvenation and wellbeing.” Commenting on this ...

Whale sharks are drawn to natural underwater features such as seamounts and canyons as well as ... [+] artificial features like offshore oil and gas platforms, with both acting as migratory ...

The exact reasons are still a subject of research. Fin Whale (Balaenoptera physalus) – Antarctica. Also known as finback whale or common rorqual. Fin Whale. Image via Depositphotos. We love a good ...

The Navy’s meticulous 648-page application seeks approval for “9 takes of large whales by serious injury or mortality from vessel strikes,” plus “146 takes by mortality of 11 marine mammal ...

A recent decision by the U.S. government to drop a proposed rule aimed at protecting endangered North Atlantic right whales is "incredibly disappointing" to a Massachusetts-based conservationist. " ...