Humpback whales are thriving again. They switch foods, use creative hunting, and enter new waters. Their flexibility helps ...

Humpback whales are less picky eaters than other baleen whales. If cod runs out in an area, they may switch to krill. This ...

The findings are the result of a study involving examining data collected over half a century from Indian Ocean humpback dolphins caught in shark nets.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their bubble-net feeding strategies, humpback whales (Megaptera ...

One of the world’s largest mammals, the humpback whale is an incredible species for many reasons. They may even be the ocean’s protectors. Researchers have witnessed humpback whales intervening during ...

A humpback whale that spent Saturday tumbling in the surf off the coast near Yachats, tangled in fishing gear, and washed ashore alive was still breathing as of 5:30 p.m. Sunday, according to experts ...

Each year, more than 10,000 humpback whales migrate to Hawaii. Here are some interesting facts to know about their behavior and how to best see them on your next trip.

A rumor that has circulated online since 2018 claims that, in 2017, a humpback whale in the Cook Islands used its body to push marine biologist Nan Hauser around while she was underwater, seemingly to ...

Not long ago, spotting a humpback whale in Arctic seas felt like winning a lottery ticket. In the early 2000s, University of ...