Apparently whale ancestors were nothing like the gentle giants we know today. It may come as a surprise to know that millions of years back, whales looked next to nothing like what we know them to be today. For one thing, they were unbelievably much smaller than their modern descendants. In addition, they had very
If you always thought whales breach out of water just for fun, you’re not alone. Scientists now have some explanations for this behavior.
Whales are amazing, and large. In fact, the biggest whales are larger than the greatest dinosaurs that ever walked the earth. Here are some facts about them.
There’s a very popular story about a whale swallowing a person. But based on science, can a whale swallow a human being? What would happen to such a person?
If you intend going whale watching anytime soon, check out our guide on the top spots worldwide on a species-by-species basis first.
Mass whale strandings are becoming a very frequent and unpleasant occurrence. What could be causing them and what can humans do to help stop or reduce them?
The humpback whale is a well-known whale species among humans and it’s quite popular with whale watchers too. It’s known for its remarkable acrobatic breaching behavior and loud ‘singing’ by males. Read on to learn more about it and watch a video showing it in its natural habitat.
The debate about underwater sonar and whales has been on for years now. Here are the facts based on scientific and historic evidence.
The North Atlantic Right Whale is the most endangered species of all whales today. It suffered a long history of human exploitation that dates back to the 18th century
Though they were hunted there almost to extinction, whales are now returning in large numbers to the Sandwich Islands and South Georgia territories.