The biggest whale species on Earth is a monster! There are plenty of large creatures within the Cetacea order (which contains ...

The whales have fared better than last winter, when they gave birth to only 11 calves, according to NOAA data. The whales ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean, ...

A biologist explains the surprising evolutionary math behind how the blue whale became the largest animal that has ever lived ...

A massive Bryde's whale suddenly emerged from cloudy waters off Mexico's coast, shocking a freediving instructor and her divers, and giving them an unforgettable experience.

Whale sharks are the largest species of shark. Their gentle manner and massive size make them the gentle giants of the ocean. However, one especially large whale shark has been spotted off the Pacific ...

As conservation efforts make the waters in the New York region more inviting for whales, increasing traffic from ships and ...

Quick Take The sperm whale was designated Connecticut’s official state animal in 1975 to honor a 19th-century whaling empire ...

But the lion’s mane jelly isn’t just a certified Long Boi; according to Guinness World Records, it’s also the heaviest ...

Scientists photograph the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale, the source of the BW43 echolocation pulse, for the first time.