New research published in Science Advances has unveiled that right whales can live for more than 130 years, nearly double previous estimates. This discovery aligns them with their close relatives,…
More than 30 pilot whales that stranded themselves on a beach in New Zealand have been safely returned to the ocean after conservation workers and residents helped to refloat them…
Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England say encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding…
“Over 200 long-finned pilot whales were stranded along the beach here and nearby, with 31 found deceased,” reported researcher Ian Wiese from the scene in Melbourne, Australia. Wiese, alongside numerous…
Scientists are suggesting a significant reclassification within the orca population, proposing that killer whales be divided into two distinct species. Traditionally categorized as a single species, recent research suggests that…